Fun facts about Libreville
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Libreville was founded in 1849 as a settlement for slaves liberated by the French navy from the Brazilian ship L'Elizia.
Libreville
Gabon
Libreville is the capital and largest city of Gabon, located on the Gabon Estuary. Libreville occupies 65 square kilometres (25 sq mi) of the northwestern province of Estuaire. Libreville is also a port on the Gabon Estuary, near the Gulf of Guinea. As of the 2013 census, its population was 703,904.
From the “History” section
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The city features a tropical monsoon climate with a lengthy wet season lasting about nine months.
Libreville
Gabon
Libreville is the capital and largest city of Gabon, located on the Gabon Estuary. Libreville occupies 65 square kilometres (25 sq mi) of the northwestern province of Estuaire. Libreville is also a port on the Gabon Estuary, near the Gulf of Guinea. As of the 2013 census, its population was 703,904.
From the “Geography” section
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Libreville is home to the National Museum of Arts, Rites and Traditions of Gabon.
Libreville
Gabon
Libreville is the capital and largest city of Gabon, located on the Gabon Estuary. Libreville occupies 65 square kilometres (25 sq mi) of the northwestern province of Estuaire. Libreville is also a port on the Gabon Estuary, near the Gulf of Guinea. As of the 2013 census, its population was 703,904.
From the “Landmarks” section
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Omar Bongo University, founded in 1970, is one of the educational institutions in Libreville.
Libreville
Gabon
Libreville is the capital and largest city of Gabon, located on the Gabon Estuary. Libreville occupies 65 square kilometres (25 sq mi) of the northwestern province of Estuaire. Libreville is also a port on the Gabon Estuary, near the Gulf of Guinea. As of the 2013 census, its population was 703,904.
From the “Education” section
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The Marché du Mont-Bouët is Gabon's largest market, offering a variety of goods including fresh produce and traditional medicines.
Libreville
Gabon
Libreville is the capital and largest city of Gabon, located on the Gabon Estuary. Libreville occupies 65 square kilometres (25 sq mi) of the northwestern province of Estuaire. Libreville is also a port on the Gabon Estuary, near the Gulf of Guinea. As of the 2013 census, its population was 703,904.
From the “Economy” section
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