What Are People From Gabon Called?

Name: Gabon
Address: Central Africa, Gabon

Central Africa, Gabon

Gabon

People from Gabon are called:

People from Gabon are called Gabonese.

Demonym:

Gabonese

Pronunciation:

/ˌɡæbəˈniːz/

About Gabon

Capital city: Libreville.
Oil-rich nation with one of Africa's highest per capita incomes.
Known for extensive rainforests, diverse wildlife, and national parks.
French is the official language with stable political system.

Quick Facts

Population:: 2,436,566 (2024 est.)
Country:: Gabon
Region:: Central Africa

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Etymology & Origin

From the Portuguese 'gabão' meaning 'cloak' or 'coat', referring to the shape of the Como River estuary.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Equatorial Guinea

north of Gabon

People are called:

Equatorial Guinean

Cameroon

north of Gabon

People are called:

Cameroonian

Republic of the Congo

east of Gabon

People are called:

Congolese

Quick Facts

Population:: 2,436,566 (2024 est.)
Country:: Gabon
Region:: Central Africa

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