Flag of Gabon

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Gabon for kids

Gabon is a country where people speak French. Its capital city is Libreville. To greet a friend, kids there say “Bonjour”.

🏳️ Flag
Flag of Gabon The flag of Gabon
🏛️ Capital city
Libreville
🗣️ Language
French
👋 How to say hello
Bonjour
🍽️ A favorite food
Poulet nyembwe (chicken in palm nut sauce)
🎉 A big celebration
Independence Day, August 17
🐾 An animal to spot
Forest elephant
📍 A famous landmark
Loango National Park

Fun fact about Gabon

In Gabon, hippos, elephants and even gorillas can be seen on the beaches of Loango.

Talk about it

  • Can you say Bonjour the way people in Gabon do?
  • Would you like to try poulet nyembwe (chicken in palm nut sauce)? What food would you share from your home?
  • Find Gabon on a map or a globe. Is it near the ocean?

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