CAPITAL LIBREVILLE - POPULATION 1.5 MILLION - AREA 257,667 SQ KM -OFFICIAL LANGUAGE FRENCH
A tiny population, considering the country's geographical size, and a high GDP due to rich oil and mineral reserves have helped keep Gabon in sterling condition for the moderate numbers of travelers who have made it here so far. Perhaps the main reason that it's not more frequently visited is that it's simply quite hard to get to, with few European carriers (except Air France) jetting down to remarkably cosmopolitan Libreville. This, however, makes it all the more worth the effort. Lie low on dreamy Mayumba beaches, hike the Cirque de Leconi canyon, and enjoy the feeling of being just one of the few to savor this stunning African secret.
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