Gabon is a nation in Western Central Africa. It deceit on the Equator, on the Atlantic Ocean coast, between the Republic of the Congo to the south and east, Equatorial Guinea to the northwest and Cameroon to the north. Minute populations, as well as oil and mineral reserves have helped Gabon turn into one of Africa's richer countries. The country has usually been able to uphold and conserve its perfect rain forest and wealthy biodiversity. Since its independence from France on August 17, 1960, the Republic has been ruled by two presidents. In the early 1990s, Gabon introduced a multi party system and a new self-governing constitution that allowed for a more visible electoral process and transformed many governmental institutions. A minute population (less than two million), plentiful natural resources, and foreign private investment have helped make Gabon one of the most prosperous countries in the region, with the highest HDI in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Culture: Gabonese music is complex in comparison with provincial giants like the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Cameroon. The country boasts an array of folk styles, as well as pop stars like Patience Dabany and Annie Flore Batchiellilys, a Gabonese singer and renowned live performer. Gabonese folk instruments include the obala, the ngombi, balafon and customary drums. A country with a mainly oral tradition up until the spread of literacy in the 21st century, Gabon is rich in folklore and mythology. Gabon also features internationally celebrated masks, such as the n'goltang (Fang) and the relicary figures of the Kota. Each group has its own set of masks used for different reasons. They are mostly used in customary ceremonies such as marriage, birth and funerals. Traditionalists mainly work with rare local woods and other valuable materials.

History: The earliest residents of the area were Pygmy peoples. They were basically replaced and engrossed by Bantu tribes as they migrated. In the 15th century, the first Europeans arrived. The country's name these days originates from "Gabão", Portuguese for "cabin", which is nearly the shape of the estuary of the Komo River by Libreville. In 1910, Gabon became one of the four territories of French Equatorial Africa, an alliance that survived until 1959. These territories became independent on August 17, 1960. Climate & Geography: Tropical; always hot, humid. During the months of June to September, the climate is a bit cool (20-25°C). Gabon is situated on the Atlantic coast of central Africa. Located on the equator, Gabon has an equatorial climate with a widespread system of rainforests covering 85% of the country. Natural resources include: petroleum, magnesium, iron, gold, uranium, and forests.