The Economic & Geopolitical History of Gabon
A family-run petrostate in Central West Africa
Gabon is a Central African country with 2.3M people, 85% of the nation is forest. Its population comprises various tribes including the Fang, who are also found in Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea as well, along with the Myene and Ogooue peoples. Notably, 80% of the country is urbanized, with a majority—60%—residing in two cities, the capital city of Libr…
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