Gabon

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Gabonese cuisine

Gabonese cuisine is the cooking traditions, practices, foods and dishes associated with Gabon, a sovereign state on the west coast of Central Africa. French cuisine is prevalent as a notable influence, and in larger cities various French specialties are available.

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Overview of Gabon

Officially name: Gabonese Republic

Capital: Libreville

Largest city: Libreville

Official language: French

Government: Presidential republic

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Population of Gabon

Gabon has a population that is estimated at 1,545,255. Historical and environmental factors caused Gabon's population to decline between 1900 and 1940.Gabon has one of the lowest population densities of any country in Africa, and the fourth highest Human Development Index in Sub-Saharan Africa.