Gabon is a country in West Africa, lying along the Atlantic Ocean, just south of the Bight of Biafra.
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.
Officially name: Gabonese Republic
Capital: Libreville
Largest city: Libreville
Official language: French
Government: Presidential republic