Rahim Tabet | Februari 09, 2016 |
Africa
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Gabon
Gabon is a country in Africa which borders on Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon and Congo-Brazzaville. Gabon is independent from France since 1960. The capital of Gabon is Libreville. A number of major cities in Gabon: Franceville, Mouila, Makokou and Oyem
Gabon is known for its pristine nature. About 60% of the land consists of forest and rivers. 10% Of this nature reserve spread over 13 National Parks. There are many species in the wild. Some examples are: chimpanzees, gorillas, mandrills, snakes, crocodiles, hippos and elephants. Furthermore, Gabon has a long coastline which is characterized by the many mangroves. Gabon is also famous for the carvings, mostly of traditional masks.
Official Name: Republic of Gabon
Continent: Africa
Surface: 267 668 km²
Capital: Libreville
Population: 1.475.000 inhabitants (2009)
Form of government: Republic
Highest point: 1070 m (Mont Bengoue)
Distance (Amsterdam - Libreville): 5,775 km
Flight Duration: approximately 7 hours and 15 minutes
Travel advice
Availability: exercise vigilance.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
June, July and August are the best months to travel to Gabon. This will avoid the two rainy seasons.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and holidays to Gabon. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (car rental, hotels and airline tickets) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
Gabon has a tropical climate. Temperatures throughout the year between 25 and 35 degrees.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Gabon, visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Gabon, please visit Climate Info.
Language
French is the official language in Gabon. In addition, there are different dialects spoken.
Want free or from French translation? Use the Google translator.
Travel documents
You must have a passport that is valid for at least 6 months visa.
A visa is required. You can apply online or in person at the embassy of Gabon in Brussels.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
Dutch Embassy in Benin (also Gabon)
benin.nlambassade.org.
Embassy of Gabon in Belgium (also Netherlands): rijksoverheid.nl.
Consulates of Gabon in the Netherlands rijksoverheid.nl.
Immunization (vaccination)
To visit Gabon is obliged to have you vaccinated against yellow fever.
In addition, there are one or several vaccinations that are recommended.
For extensive vaccination advice and making a vaccination appointment with your area, please contact Meditel travel vaccinations. You can also see if your health insurance will cover the vaccination (s).
Malaria
Gabon is malaria.
For prevention and control of malaria, please visit our main malaria page.
Money
Gabon is paid with the CFA franc (XAF).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
In Gabon are no ATMs.
Time Difference
During our summer time it is in Gabon 1 hour earlier.
During our winter time there is no time difference.
Local time, date, and time zone of Gabon, visit our difference page.
Traffic and route
In Gabon, you must drive on the right side of the road.
With the Google route planner can provide directions to or within Gabon.
Electricity
In Gabon the same plugs and sockets are used in the Netherlands.
More information on electricity in Gabon, visit our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: Local Numbers
- Fire: Local Numbers
- Ambulance: Local Numbers
Tap water
It is not recommended to drink water from the tap.
If you are not able to buy bottled water, boil than water for 5 minutes. After cooling the water to have, you can use the safe for drinking and things like brushing teeth, lens cleaning and washing of vegetables and / or fruit.
News and newspapers
The latest news regarding Gabon available on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from Gabon, visit Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites from Gabon finish on .ga.
Official websites of Gabon: legabon.org and tourisme-gabon.com.
Telephone
The country code (country code) to call someone in Gabon is 00241 or +241.
Want to call from Gabon to Netherlands use 0031 or +31.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of photos of Gabon.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos of Gabon.
Holidays
An overview of all holidays in Gabon, visit Beleven.org.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Gabon? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotel), restaurants and destinations in Gabon, supplemented with photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) on Gabon?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who have visited Gabon earlier.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Gabon, visit Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage in Gabon can be found on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to Gabon.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drinks from 18 years. forbidden for Muslims.
- Alcohol and traffic: No maximum BAC.
- Tobacco: Unknown
- No smoking: No
- Homosexuality: Allowed
Did you know that…
... Gabon is known for its wood carving?
... Men in Gabon to market roasted monkey can eat?
... 80% of alive the African gorillas in Gabon?
... Gabon lies exactly on the equator?
Official Name: Republic of Gabon
Continent: Africa
Surface: 267 668 km²
Capital: Libreville
Population: 1.475.000 inhabitants (2009)
Form of government: Republic
Highest point: 1070 m (Mont Bengoue)
Distance (Amsterdam - Libreville): 5,775 km
Flight Duration: approximately 7 hours and 15 minutes
Travel advice
Availability: exercise vigilance.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
June, July and August are the best months to travel to Gabon. This will avoid the two rainy seasons.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and holidays to Gabon. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (car rental, hotels and airline tickets) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
Gabon has a tropical climate. Temperatures throughout the year between 25 and 35 degrees.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Gabon, visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Gabon, please visit Climate Info.
Language
French is the official language in Gabon. In addition, there are different dialects spoken.
Want free or from French translation? Use the Google translator.
Travel documents
You must have a passport that is valid for at least 6 months visa.
A visa is required. You can apply online or in person at the embassy of Gabon in Brussels.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
Dutch Embassy in Benin (also Gabon)
benin.nlambassade.org.
Embassy of Gabon in Belgium (also Netherlands): rijksoverheid.nl.
Consulates of Gabon in the Netherlands rijksoverheid.nl.
Immunization (vaccination)
To visit Gabon is obliged to have you vaccinated against yellow fever.
In addition, there are one or several vaccinations that are recommended.
For extensive vaccination advice and making a vaccination appointment with your area, please contact Meditel travel vaccinations. You can also see if your health insurance will cover the vaccination (s).
Malaria
Gabon is malaria.
For prevention and control of malaria, please visit our main malaria page.
Money
Gabon is paid with the CFA franc (XAF).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
In Gabon are no ATMs.
Time Difference
During our summer time it is in Gabon 1 hour earlier.
During our winter time there is no time difference.
Local time, date, and time zone of Gabon, visit our difference page.
Traffic and route
In Gabon, you must drive on the right side of the road.
With the Google route planner can provide directions to or within Gabon.
Electricity
In Gabon the same plugs and sockets are used in the Netherlands.
More information on electricity in Gabon, visit our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: Local Numbers
- Fire: Local Numbers
- Ambulance: Local Numbers
Tap water
It is not recommended to drink water from the tap.
If you are not able to buy bottled water, boil than water for 5 minutes. After cooling the water to have, you can use the safe for drinking and things like brushing teeth, lens cleaning and washing of vegetables and / or fruit.
News and newspapers
The latest news regarding Gabon available on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from Gabon, visit Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites from Gabon finish on .ga.
Official websites of Gabon: legabon.org and tourisme-gabon.com.
Telephone
The country code (country code) to call someone in Gabon is 00241 or +241.
Want to call from Gabon to Netherlands use 0031 or +31.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of photos of Gabon.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos of Gabon.
Holidays
An overview of all holidays in Gabon, visit Beleven.org.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Gabon? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotel), restaurants and destinations in Gabon, supplemented with photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) on Gabon?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who have visited Gabon earlier.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Gabon, visit Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage in Gabon can be found on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to Gabon.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drinks from 18 years. forbidden for Muslims.
- Alcohol and traffic: No maximum BAC.
- Tobacco: Unknown
- No smoking: No
- Homosexuality: Allowed
Did you know that…
... Gabon is known for its wood carving?
... Men in Gabon to market roasted monkey can eat?
... 80% of alive the African gorillas in Gabon?
... Gabon lies exactly on the equator?
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