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.

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Gabon — Festivals and Events

As a predominantly Christian nation, religious celebrations are widely observed throughout Gabon, along with other traditions involving faith like Ramadan.

SHORT INFORMATION

Administrative divisions of Gabon

Gabon is divided into nine provinces, which they are further subdivided into 50 departments. The president appoints the provincial governors, the prefects, and the subprefects.