Gabon explained to kids

Gabon is a country on the west coast of Central Africa. It is bordered by the countries of Equatorial Guinea to the northwest, Cameroon to the north, and the Republic of the Congo to the east and south. The capital of Gabon is Libreville. Gabon is home to a variety of wildlife, including gorillas, elephants, and chimpanzees. Gabon is a republic with a president who is elected by the people. The president appoints a prime minister and a cabinet. The National Assembly is the country's lawmaking body. Gabon's economy is based on oil. Gabon is a member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). other minerals are also mined in Gabon, including manganese, uranium, and gold. The people of Gabon are called Gabonese. The official language of Gabon is French. The population of Gabon is about 2.2 million. The average life expectancy in Gabon is 63 years.