Libreville

Libreville is Gabon’s capital and largest city, situated on the Atlantic coast near the mouth of the Komo River. It is the country’s main political, commercial, and transport center.

Gabon: Gabon is a country in Central Africa, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and five other countries. Libreville is Gabon’s capital and largest city.
French Equatorial Africa: French Equatorial Africa was a federation of French colonial territories in Central Africa from 1910 to 1958. Libreville served as a major administrative center within the federation.
Politics of Gabon: Politics of Gabon concerns the institutions, parties, and processes through which the country is governed. National government institutions are concentrated in Libreville.
Owendo: Owendo is a port city and municipality immediately south of Libreville, Gabon. Its port and urban area are closely integrated with the capital.
National Museum of Arts and Traditions of Gabon: The National Museum of Arts and Traditions of Gabon is a museum in Libreville devoted to Gabonese cultural heritage. Its collections present traditions from across the country in the capital.
Komo River: The Komo River is a river in northwestern Gabon that flows into the Gulf of Guinea. Libreville lies near the river’s mouth.
Fang people: The Fang are a Central African ethnic group with communities in Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, and Cameroon. Fang communities are among the populations that shaped Libreville’s growth.
University of Omar Bongo: The University of Omar Bongo is a public university in Libreville, established in 1970. It is one of the country’s principal higher-education institutions.
Akanda: Akanda is a municipality north of Libreville, Gabon, adjoining the capital’s metropolitan area. Its northern suburbs and protected landscapes border Libreville.
St. Michael's Cathedral, Libreville: St. Michael's Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Libreville, known for its carved wooden columns. Its architecture is a distinctive landmark in the city.

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