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Gabon Neighboring Countries

Gabon is located in Middle Africa (Africa), with its capital in Libreville. The official language is French. The currency is Central African CFA franc.

What are the neighboring countries of Gabon? Gabon shares land borders with 3 countries. These Gabon neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places Gabon at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The Gabon neighboring countries are: Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon and Republic of the Congo. Each of these countries has its own unique cultural heritage, language, and traditions, creating a diverse and dynamic border region.

Below you'll find detailed information about each neighboring country, including their capitals and an interactive map showing the geographical relationship between Gabon and its border countries. The map highlights Gabon in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Gabon

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Gabon?

Gabon shares land borders with 3 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Gabon?

The neighboring countries of Gabon are: Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon and Republic of the Congo.

Which other countries in Africa have the same number of neighbors as Gabon?

Countries in Africa with 3 land borders: Burundi, Ghana, Djibouti, Togo, Liberia, Somalia, Malawi, Eritrea, Morocco, Western Sahara.

Which countries in Africa have more neighbors than Gabon?

Countries in Africa with more than 3 land borders: Senegal, Sudan, Botswana, Benin, Namibia, Nigeria, Central African Republic, Mauritania, Zambia, Ethiopia, and 21 more....

Which countries in Africa have fewer neighbors than Gabon?

Countries in Africa with fewer than 3 land borders: Mauritius, Mayotte, Sierra Leone, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, Gambia, Madagascar, Réunion, Equatorial Guinea, Comoros, Lesotho, and 7 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Gabon?

The capitals of countries bordering Gabon are:
  • Equatorial Guinea: Malabo
  • Cameroon: Yaoundé
  • Republic of the Congo: Brazzaville

What are the country codes of Gabon's neighboring countries?

The ISO country codes of Gabon's neighbors are:
  • Equatorial Guinea: GQ (ISO 2) / GNQ (ISO 3)
  • Cameroon: CM (ISO 2) / CMR (ISO 3)
  • Republic of the Congo: CG (ISO 2) / COG (ISO 3)