Country Profiles: Gabon Webquest Worksheet

This worksheet on Gabon invites students to explore the country’s geography, government, economy, and culture through structured research activities. Students begin by identifying key facts such as the capital city Libreville, official language (French), population, and currency (Central African CFA franc). The geography section covers Gabon’s location on the west coast of Central Africa, bordered by Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon, and the Republic of the Congo, with a landscape that includes dense rainforests, rivers, and Atlantic coastline. Government and politics introduces Gabon’s presidential republic system and recent political developments. The economy section highlights the importance of oil production, mining, forestry, and emerging tourism. The culture and society portion explores Gabon’s ethnic diversity, traditional music and dance, art, French colonial influences, and major religions (Christianity and traditional beliefs). Tourism highlights include Loango National Park, Ivindo National Park, the capital Libreville, and the country’s beaches. Reflection questions encourage students to consider how Gabon’s natural resources and political context shape its role in the region and the world.

Keywords: Gabon, Libreville, Central Africa, Atlantic coast, rainforests, rivers, oil, mining, forestry, tourism, French language, Christianity, traditional beliefs, ethnic diversity, Loango National Park, Ivindo, culture, geography, Model United Nations (MUN), reflection