Gabon has the moist, hot climate typical of tropical regions. The hottest month is January, with an average high at Libreville of 31°C and an average low of 23°C. Average July temperatures in the capital range between 20º and 28°C.
Politics of Gabon takes place in a framework of a republic whereby the President of Gabon is head of state and in effect, also the head of government, since he appoints the prime minister and his cabinet.
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.