It passes through the equator. The average height of the country is 600 m above sea level. In the area of Gabon are two mountain ranges: Mountains and Mount Crystalline Chaillu. The highest point is Mont Bengoué 1070 m. or according to other sources of the disputed Mont Iboundji of 1,575 m above sea level

Located in the very humid zone of tropical climate. The average annual temperature is 26 ° C. The hottest month is January (about. 31 ° C) and the coldest July (20 ° C - 28 ° C). The biggest crash in December and January, however, from June to September, despite the lack of rainfall humidity is very high.

From May to September

Gabon is famous for making tribal masks. In contrast to other African countries, music is not popular here. Is a very widespread tradition of oral communication.

- Catholicism - 54.24%

- Protestantism - 17.16%: including Pentecostals - 4.98%, CMA (EACMG) - 4.08%

- Traditional ethnic religions - 13.48%

- Islam - 6.5%

- Jehovah's Witnesses - 0.76%

The inhabitants of Gabon are very direct. The term private space for them practically does not exist. Therefore, although some of their behavior does not stem from a bad behavior from a different mentality.

Languages of the Bantu group, and Fang, Myene, Bateke and Bandjabi.

Ok. 84.0%

Valid residence visas and transit. You can receive them in Gabon embassies abroad, for example,. in Paris or Berlin.

Embassy of the Republic of Gabon
Ministère des Affaires Etrangeres de la Cooperation et de la Francophonie B. P. 7866, Libreville, Gabon
tel. (0-0 241) 77 89 64 73 82 08
fax (241 0-0) 73 08 80 73 93 38

Polish Embassy in Gabon:

Polish Consulate in Libreville
Honorary Consul: Andrzej Wladyslaw Debski (Asystent. Polish, French)
Libreville - Gabon BP.3278
tel. 2000 241 - 1973 19 95
fax.00 241 - 73 60 97
E-mail: cabinetdebski@inet.ga

There is no obligation meldunkowego

The passport should be valid at least 6 months from the date of visa. Border guards can ask to see the return ticket, means of subsistence during their stay in the country, or a reservation. It happens that they fulfill all required conditions and possession of visas, border guards will also require an invitation to the country. Well organized. The day hospital stay costs about. $ 100, while the medical examination about. $ 25.

As in any tropical country should avoid eating foods and drinks of unknown origin.

More than a swim in the stagnant waters can lead to infection Snail fever.

The high risk of malaria.

Gabon is a safe country for tourists.

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In case of problems (when you are attacked or you will be okradnięci) please call 177 or 731158, 720951, 720034th

In the event of an automobile accident please call: 18 lub1300 or 744080th

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Most airlines use AirGabon. In the country there are 44 airports in all major cities

Rail Transgabońska (fr Transgabonais) the length of 649 km (2002). Leads from the port of Owendo (around Libreville) to Franceville m.in. by Ndjolé, Lopé, Booué, Lastoursville and Moanda

Combine a number of major cities.

Asphalt roads connect all the main parts of the country. The rainy season is needed a car with four-wheel drive. The main road connects north and south and leads to Ndendé Bitam. We advise against running cars after dark.

Taxis and minibuses. Ships (lines Mandji Express) to connect Libreville Port Gentil. Boats can sail along the river Ogooué.

www.lapostedugabon.org

After an hour in 1921, double the ticket prices are becoming dearer.

$ U.S. dollars and francs FCFA

Credit cards are accepted on a limited basis.

27000FCFA liter of milk, a liter of vegetable oil 1200FCFA

At the fair city, in shops

Traditional tribal masks, wooden sculptures and stone.

This is one of the most expensive African countries. Daily housekeeping is ok. 100-150 dollars.

*** Hôtel Atlantique
BP 74 - Libreville
Face à l'aéroport
Tel: (241) 73 24 80
Email: atlantic@inet.ga
Web: www.hotelatlantique.com
Opposite the airport, 72 rooms, 2 restaurants: "Le Galion" and "La Goelette». Bar «le Skipper». Swimming pool, gym and beauty salon.

Novotel Rapontchombo ***
Bd de l'indépendance - BP 40 - Libreville
Tel: (241) 76 47 1942-1976 42 34
Fax: (241) 73 13 45
Email: novotel_rapo@assala.net

Hôtel Tropicana **
Aéroport - BP 285 - Libreville
Tel: (241) 73 15 31
Fax: (241) 73 15 32
Email: Tropicana@inet.ga

Cape Caravans
Floating bungalows, water sports, near mangrove forests and bird sanctuaries. By car quickly and easily from Libreville.

Njogu Assal Lodge (28 rooms)
Offers bungalows and villas with air-conditioned rooms with private bathroom and a terrace. Views of the estuary - the possibility of the beautiful walks along the coast - beach access. During the season, to meet leathery turtles. Boat access (20 minutes from Libreville).
Tel: (241) 05 30 69 1969-2007 37 69 69

Since the Republic has been under the influence of culture frnacuskiej also in the kitchen there are many elements from that country.

Nyembwé, Odika, fish soups

La Paladar del Sabor:
Tel: (241) 07 29 73 23

Dragon d'Or:
Tel: (241) 73 25 12

La Grignotte - Cité Owendo Transgabonais:
Tel: (241) 70 57 13

L'Ardiden - Glass:
Tel: (241) 77 30 97

La Tomate - montée de Louis
Tel: (241) 73 64 77

L'Epicurien - Quaben Libreville
Tel: (241) 73 03 59

Le Jardin Gourmand:
Tel: (241) 73 02 73

The stores are well stocked, and nothing in them missing.

Hospital Albert Schweitzer - the certificate of the German theologian and physician, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, hidden in a jungle full of exotic animals in the vicinity of Lambarene.
Mayumba - relaxing, swimming and meeting with local cuisine in a non-tourist town, known for its good beaches.
Reserve de la Lope - the best wildlife park in Gabon: impassable forests full of elephants, monkeys and gorillas.
Cirque de Leconi - been formed in the red rock canyons on the plateau Bateke.
Lopé-Okanda - tropical forests and savannahs are home to numerous species of animals.

Church of Saint-Michel de Nkembo - built in 1961, is a 31 wooden poles carved by a blind artist Zephyrin Lendogno. Sculptures depict scenes from the Old and New Testaments. On Sunday morning Mass in Africa takes place in which are performed to the accompaniment of songs and there pongwe-tam'ów

Crafts village near Libreville. Museums located in the capital.

Loango
Area: 1550 km
Location: Ogooué-Maritime Province. Located between the lagoons and Nkomi Ndogo,
Special features: Loango is a natural jewel of the entire West African coast. Elephants on the beach, surfing, hippos, and the dancing waves of the sea, whales

Lope
Area: 4970 km
Location: With the Ogooué, located at the confluence Ogoo-Ivindo Ogooué-Lolo and the Middle Ogooué
Special features: a landscape of forest and savannah. Traces of man before 400 000 years

Mayumba
Area: 80 km
Location: south of Nyanga. Language of sand located at the southern end of Gabon, the Congo border Mayumba
Special: the world's most famous turtle nesting site

13 national parks:

Akande
Area: 540 km
Location: Province estuary, north-east, near Libreville. Borde Bay and the Bay of Corisco Mondah Department
Special features: the largest concentrations of migratory birds in Gabon

Birougou
Area: 690 km
Location: Province Ngounié. The south side of the massif of Mount Chaillu called APRC Bigourou (height: 975 m)
Special features: mountains, forest providing a habitat for biological resources

Ivindo
Area: 3000 km
Location: Province of Ogooué Ivindo. Located between the Ogooué and Ivindo further Makokou
Special features include: elephants, gorillas, waterfalls, forests of Africa

Minkebe
Area: 7560 km
Location: Province du Woleu-Ntem. It is located far to the north-east
Special features: the largest block of uninhabited forest of Gabon

Monts de Cristal  

Area: 1200 km
Location: Border Estuary Woleu-Ntem. Located three hours from Libreville. Located in the famous chain of mountains, between Equatorial Guinea and the Ogooué
Special features: floristically the richest forests in Africa.

Moukalaba-Doudou
Area: 4500 km
Location: the province of Nyanga. Located in south-western part of the savannah in the Nyanga area of forested mountains and Doudou
Special features: m.in wildlife refuge. jackals

Mwagne
Area: 1160 km
Location: Province of Ogooué Ivindo. Located east of the river Makokou
Special features: largest bay (Clairiere) in Gabon, many elephants and gorillas

Trays batéké
Area: 2050 km
Location: Province du Haut-Ogooue. Located south of Savannah in the uninhabited parts.
Special features: Gorillas accustomed to the presence of human species is of extremely diverse.

Pongar
Area: 870 km
Location: Located on the left bank of the Komo estuary, in the face of Libreville and the Atlantic coast
Special features: beautiful beaches and mangrove forests from Libreville, the place of recreation for the residents of the city

Waka
Area: 1070 km
Location: Chaillu massif between Fougamou and Lopé.
Special features: 100 km length of forest in the heart of the country. Mountainous terrain.

- Kanjon Lékoni

- Animal Reserve Bakoumba

March 12 - Renaissance Festival
March / April - Easter
May 12 - Pentecost
16 and 17 August - Independence Day
September / October - Eid al-Fitr (Ramadan)
November 1 - All Saints
November / December - Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice)
25 December - Christmas Day

Cafes, restaurants, nightclubs and bars are open every night of the week. Dance, or you can listen to jazz at Cotton Club or the Blue Note Cafe, if you like your other music is worth a trip to the Warhol.

Medicines, water conditioner.