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 Gabon - Wikinfo
Gabon, officially the Gabonese Republic, is a country in west central Africa.
Gabon introduced a multiparty system and a new democratic constitution in the early 1990s that allowed for a more transparent electoral process and for reforms of governmental institutions.
Gabon is more prosperous than most nearby countries, with a per capita income of four times the average for Sub-Saharan Africa.
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 Gabon Demographics and Geography - Columbia Gazetteer of the World Online
Much of Gabon, which is situated astride the equator, is drained by the Ogooué River (and its tributaries, the Ngounie and the Ivindo), which flows into the Atlantic through a long and broad estuary.
Gabon’s limited transportation network was improved with the construction (1986) of the 400-mi/644-km-long Trans-Gabon Railroad that links the new port of Owendo with iron ore and manganese deposits.
By the 16th century the Omiéné were living along the coast, and in the 18th century the Fang entered the region from the N. From the 16th to the 18th centuries Gabon was part of the decentralized Loango empire, which included most of the area between the Ogooué and Congo rivers.
www.columbiagazetteer.org /public/Gabon.html   (1122 words)

  
 Gabon Contry Information
Gabon depended on timber and manganese until oil was discovered offshore in the early 1970s.
Gabon signed a 14-month Stand-By Arrangement with the IMF in May 2004, and received Paris Club debt rescheduling later that year.
Gabon's political opposition remains weak, divided, and financially dependent on the current regime.
www.turntotravel.com /Country-Info/Gabon.htm   (633 words)

  
 Gabon - Voyager, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Gabon introduced a multiparty system and a new democratic constitution in the early 1990s that allowed for a more transparent electoral process and for reforms of governmental institutions.
In 2003 the President amended the Constitution of Gabon to remove any restictions on the number of terms a president is allowed to serve.
Gabon was a full member of OPEC from 1975 to 1995.
www.voyager.in /Gabon   (1005 words)

  
 Gabon - Atlapedia Online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
It is bound by Congo to the northeast, east and south, Cameroon to the north, Equatorial Guinea to the northwest and the Atlantic Ocean to the west.
In southern Gabon the coastal plain is dominated by granite hills and almost the entire country is situated on the Ogooue River with its two major tributaries, the N'Gounie and Ivindo Rivers.
On August 17, 1960 Gabon became an independent nation and Leon Mba was elected President in Feb. 1961.
www.atlapedia.com /online/countries/gabon.htm   (1011 words)

  
 Countries of the world
The demographics United States depict a largely urban nation, with 57 percent of its population living in places more than 100 miles away from the ocean (2003).
The mean population center of the United States has consistently shifted westward and southward, with California and Texas currently the most populous states.
On the other hand, nearly 40% of respondents who identified with a religion indicated that neither they themselves nor anyone else in their household belongs to a church or some other similar institution.
wikipediaworld.blogspot.com /2007/01/demographics-of-united-states-from.html   (1792 words)

  
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Gabon is divided into 9 provinces and further divided into 37 departments.
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 Demographics of Botswana - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
Demographics of Botswana, Data of FAO, year 2005 ; Number of inhabitants in thousands.
Botswana, like many nations in southern Africa, suffers from a high AIDS infection rate, which was 38.8% for adults in 2002.
Demographics of Botswana, Demographic data from the CIA World Factbook, Population, Age structure, Median age, Population growth rate, Birth rate, Death rate, Net migration rate, Sex ratio, Infant mortality rate, Life expectancy at birth, Total fertility rate, HIV/AIDS, Major infectious diseases, Nationality, Ethnic groups, Religions, Languages, Literacy, References, World Factbook, Botswana and Demographics by country.
www.arikah.com /encyclopedia/Demographics_of_Botswana   (281 words)

  
 TradePort Country Profiles from World Trade Press
In 1992, the fiscal deficit widened to 2.4 percent of GDP, and Gabon failed to settle arrears on its bilateral debt, leading to a cancellation of rescheduling agreements with official and private creditors.
In 1997, an IMF mission to Gabon criticized the government for overspending on off-budget items, over-borrowing from the central bank, and slipping on its schedule for privatization and administrative reform.
Gabon produced a remarkable GDP growth rate of  3.9 percent in 2001, but it failed to reach a new record goal of 4 percent in 2002. A shortfall was posted at 3.2 percent but it was accompanied by a drop in inflation from 19.6 percent to 13.1 percent for the same period.
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 Deadly ebola virus strikes Gabon - Outbreak Current Events - Find Articles
By mid-December, 16 people in the remote jungles of Gabon in central Africa had died of the disease, and six others were infected.
According to a statement released by the WHO, "The team is establishing an isolation unit and carrying out education in the local communities aimed at preventing exposure." Local authorities put four villages under quarantine, preventing people from traveling out of their villages and potentially spreading the disease.
An early inquiry into the Gabon outbreak suggested that victims might have eaten the meat of an infected monkey they found dead in the jungle.
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 Gabon -   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Since its independence from France on August 17, 1960, the Republic has been ruled by only two autocratic Presidents; the incumbent El Hadj Omar Bongo has been in power since 1967 and is currently (2006) Africa's longest-serving Head of State.
David E. Gardinier and Douglas A. Yates, Historical Dictionary of Gabon, 3rd Ed.
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psychcentral.com /psypsych/Gabon   (1163 words)

  
 Gabon Deforestation Rates and Related Forestry Figures
Biodiversity and Protected Areas: Gabon has some 969 known species of amphibians, birds, mammals and reptiles according to figures from the World Conservation Monitoring Centre.
Gabon is home to at least 6651 species of vascular plants.
Gabon enjoys a per capita income four times that of most of sub-Saharan African nations.
rainforests.mongabay.com /deforestation/2000/Gabon.htm   (876 words)

  
 Gabon Population - Demographics
The total population presents one overall measure of the potential impact of the country on the world and within its region.
Note: starting with the 1993 Factbook, demographic estimates for some countries (mostly African) have explicitly taken into account the effects of the growing impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
These countries are currently: The Bahamas, Benin, Botswana, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
www.indexmundi.com /gabon/population.html   (211 words)

  
 demographics-regional views
Demographers estimate that Japan will have the highest percentage of people over the age of 65 in the world within five years if current patterns continue; by 2050, the median age will rise to 49.
These trends are coupled with high child mortality rates and high levels of abortions and sexually transmitted diseases.
An UNICEF study states that there are 60 million fewer women in the world today than would be expected from demographic trends.
www.acunu.org /millennium/demographicsregional.html   (16853 words)

  
 Oil and Gas Business Development Mission to Nigeria, Gabon, and Sao Tome and Principe Equipment and Services & ...
Gabon is a traditional oil producing country whose production levels are in slow decline.
Untapped opportunities still exist in Gabon’s shallow-water and deep-water blocks, a prospect that may be attractive to both independents and majors.
In Gabon and Sao Tome and Principe, exploration and production will feature prominently, while in Sao Tome and Principe and Nigeria opportunities with oilfield equipment and services will be emphasized.
www.ita.doc.gov /doctm/africa_1103.html   (1104 words)

  
 Poker news - All the latest news in the world of Poker   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Gabon is also noted for efforts to preserve the natural environment with what may be the largest area of nature parks in the world.See: PokerStars PokerStars List of places in Gabon, Provinces
of Gabon Economy sm04.png of GabonMain article: Economy of GabonGabon is more prosperous than most nearby countries, with a per capita income of four times the average for Sub-Saharan Africa.
Demographics Main article: Demographics of Gabon Culture Main article: PokerStars Culture of Gabon Ethnic holdum foldum groups of Gabon Music of GabonMiscellaneous topics Foreign relations of Gabon List of Gabonese companies Postage stamps and postal history of poker Gabon David E. Gardinier, Historical Dictionary of Gabon, 2nd ed.
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 Gabon - Dookoła Świata - KrisS
Ruled by autocratic presidents since independence from France in 1960, Gabon introduced a multiparty system and a new constitution in the early 1990s that allowed for a more transparent electoral process and for reforms of governmental institutions.
Ethnologue: Gabon - provides an overview of the languages spoken in the country
Gabon Page - Collection of resources from the University of Pennsylvania's African Studies Center includes a map, travel advisories and reviews of sites
www.dookolaswiata.pl /kraje/afrykasrd/gabon/gabon-ang.htm   (360 words)

  
 Gabon - Biocrawler   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
When M'Ba died in 1967, Bongo replaced him as president, and has been the head of state ever since and also won re-election.
Stanford University - Africa South of the Sahara: Gabon (http://www-sul.stanford.edu/depts/ssrg/africa/gabon.html) directory category
You can find it there under the keyword Gabon (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabon)The list of previous authors is available here: version history (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gabonandaction=history).
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 Share and Discover Gabon Bio, Pictures, News at BlinkBits.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
There is also a large contingent of French troops in the streets -- in fact, the BBC reports that 150 French soldiers in Gabon are being flown in to reinforce the 1200 soldiers Paris already has in Chad.
Les japonais jettent des pieces de monaie partout, meme dans une chute d eau artificielle au kiosque du Gabon au pavillon de l Afrique a l exposition internationale...
Estimates for this country explicitly take into account the effects of excess mortality due to AIDS; this can result in lower life expectancy, higher infant mortality and death rates, lower population and growth rates, and changes in the distribution of population by age and sex than would otherwise be expected (July 2000 est.)
www.blinkbits.com /blinks/gabon   (1431 words)

  
 21st Century Demographics: Highs and Lows by Joseph Chamie - The Globalist > > Global Development
While the future by definition remains uncertain, Joseph Chamie — former director of the UN Population Division — provides some insights into trends that will shape our world in the decades to come.
It is estimated that about one-third of the university graduates from Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya are currently living abroad.
In addition to playing an increasingly important demographic role in the 21st century, the increased numbers and flows of migrants will also have significant social, economic, political and cultural consequences.
www.theglobalist.com /StoryId.aspx?StoryId=4629   (1312 words)

  
 Gabon News Sites and Newspapers
Gabon news, features and links from independent African news agency.
Country Profile for Gabon including economic and travel overviews and directories of companies, personalities, industry sectors, projects, facilities, news and events.
Covers Gabon history, government and politics, geography, economy, demographics, language and culture.
www.world-newspapers.com /gabon.html   (159 words)

  
 Las Vegas Mercury: Neglected warriors
Korean War veteran Francisco Gabon of Las Vegas worries about the future of VA health care.
But that's little compensation to veterans who, numbed by month-long waits, now have to be shuttled across town from one clinic to another for the next three years.
Francisco Gabon, a 71-year-old Korean War veteran, says he's resigned to the long shuttles among the clinics.
www.lasvegasmercury.com /2003/MERC-Apr-24-Thu-2003/21155884.html   (1171 words)

  
 Demographics of Botswana Summary   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Demographics of Botswana, Data of FAO, year 2005 ; Number of inhabitants in thousands.
Botswana, like many nations in southern Africa, suffers from a high AIDS infection rate, which was 38.8% for adults in 2002.
In 2003, the government began a comprehensive program involving free or cheap generic anti-retroviral drugs as well as an information campaign designed to stop the spread of the virus.
www.bookrags.com /Demographics_of_Botswana   (1919 words)

  
 Sao Tome and Principe
The Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe is a tiny two-island nation in the Gulf of Guinea, distanced 140 kilometers from one another, and situated about 250 and 225 kilometers, respectively, off the northwestern coast of Gabon.
Both are part of an extinct volcanic mountain range, which also includes the island of Bioko in Equatorial Guinea to the north and Mount Cameroon on the African west coast.
Mestiços, or mixed-blood, descendants of African slaves brought to the islands during the early years of settlement from Benin, Gabon, and Congo (these people also are known as filhos da terra or "sons of the land");
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 AdvertisingAge - Digital Edition
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 Gabon - Search and Book Hotel - Hotels Click: hotel reservation online portal, reservation on line of hotels, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Gabon - Search and Book Hotel - Hotels Click: hotel reservation online portal, reservation on line of hotels, accommodations and lodges all over the world.
Since its independence from France on August 17, 1960, the Republic has been ruled by only two autocratic Presidents; the incumbent El Hadj Omar Bongo has been in power since 1967 and is currently (2006) Africa's longest-serving Head of State.
A small population, abundant natural resources, and foreign private investment have helped make Gabon one of the more prosperous countries in the region.
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 Articles - Gabon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Gabon is divided into 9 provinces and 37 departments.
Administratively, Gabon is divided into 9 provinces and further divided into 37 departments (´´départements´´).
* David E. Gardinier, ´´Historical Dictionary of Gabon´´, 2nd ed.
www.bronzebass.com /articles/Gabon   (714 words)

  
 GEsource World Guide - Gabon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Gabon has a population of 1.389 million (July 2005 estimate).
The population growth rate for Gabon is 2.45% (world growth rate at 2005 is 1.14%).
Note: on the graphs, world figures are represented by a red bar, figures for Gabon are illustrated with a green bar
www.gesource.ac.uk /worldguide/html/887_people.html   (111 words)

  
 AT&T Worldnet Service - Directory
Country portal offers a map and links to Background Notes, USAID page, the US embassy and the current ambassador, press releases, fact sheets, annual Human Rights Reports and other major reports including Country and Industry Market Reports.
Stanford University - Africa South of the Sahara: Gabon - http://www-sul.stanford.edu/depts/ssrg/africa/gabon.html
The Index on Africa - Gabon - http://www.afrika.no/index/Countries/Gabon/
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