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Libreville is the capital of Gabon. The region was first inhabited by the Pongoue (Mpongwe) people after the 16th century, who were in turn, followed by the Fang. Ultimately, the French built a port in the region in 1843 and in 1949, named a group of Pongoue villages Libreville.
Communaute Financiere Africaine franc (XAF); note - responsible authority is the Bank of the Central African States
Son of Omar Bongo Ondimba who was Gabonese president from 1967 to 2009
This park is a Ramsar site of international importance for migratory birds. This is one of the finest places in Gabon for estuarine migrants and the mangrove and tidal flat landscapes of the Mondah and Corisco bays are especially fascinating.
Named after the first president of Gabon
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