Gabon
- Region
- Africa
- Area
- 267,668 km²
- Capital
- Libreville
- ISO
- GA
What the flag means
Green is said to stand for the rainforests that cover the country, and blue for the Atlantic Ocean. Together with the yellow in the middle, the three stripes picture the country’s nature.
Fun facts
- FlagThe flag of Gabon is a horizontal tricolor of green, yellow, and blue, and the yellow is said to represent the equator, which passes through the country.
- GeographyGabon lies right on the equator, and most of its land is covered by tropical rainforest.
- CultureThe name of Libreville, the capital of Gabon, means “free town” in French.
- CultureDr. Albert Schweitzer, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, carried out medical work in Lambaréné, Gabon.
