GABON AND ITS PEOPLE

 

A former French colony, Gabon became an independent nation on August 17, 1960. Now on its 58th, the republic lies across the equator on the Atlantic coast of Africa. The first Europeans to reach the Gabonese Republic were the Portuguese sailors Lopes Gonsalvo and Fernan-vaz, who landed there at the end of the 1300’s.

However, before these sailors came in Gabon, little is known about its past. Because the people in this region of Africa had no proper wat of writing that was preserved. The only people who claim to be original inhabitants of the Gabonese forests were the Pygmies.

European, as usual on these days were slave traders. They dealt with the tribes along the coast for several centuries. In 1839, the French government established a permanent naval ad trading post after signing a treaty with local chiefs.

Surprisingly, in 1849, only 10 years after the French established their posts, a group of freed slaves were landed at the place that later became Gabon’s capital “LIBREVILLE” meaning free town.

Gabon offers wide variety of scenery and parks!

Firstly, Libreville! The country's capital holds great history. Since it's French for FREE TOWN. Visit the National Arts Museum, Mont-Bouet Market, in Libreville, or

In Lambarene for the Schweitzer Hospital and its Lakes, or perhaps in

The beauty of the Coastal Habitat of Hippos and Dolphins at Loango National Park, or try

The exciting and remote place Gabon has to offer with waterfall and wildlife at Ivindo National Park.

Gabon also offers beautiful and relaxing beaches, and parks for turles, and many many more.

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Published: December 28, 2018