Country codes Gabon
ISO 3166-1
ALPHA-2
GA
ALPHA-3
GAB
The two-letter code for Gabon is GA, and the three-letter code is GAB, as per ISO 3166-1 standards.
Dialing Code
+241
The dialing code for Gabon is +241, used for international calls to the country from abroad.
Top Level Domain
.ga
The top-level domain (TLD) for Gabon is .ga, used for country-specific internet addresses.
Country Details
| Formal Name | the Gabonese Republic |
| Capital | Libreville |
| Region | Africa |
| Sub Region | Sub-Saharan Africa |
Gabon, officially known as the Gabonese Republic, is located in the Sub-Saharan Africa sub-region of the larger Africa continent with Libreville serving as its capital.
Currency
| Currency | CFA Franc BEAC |
| Alphabetic Code | XAF |
| Numeric Code | 950 |
Gabon uses the CFA Franc BEAC (XAF) as its official currency, with the numeric code 950.
Languages
The official language of Gabon is fr-GA. It plays a key role in daily life, education, government, and business within the country.
TimeZones
| Timezone | Offset UTC | Offset DST | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa / Lagos | +01:00 | +01:00 | |
| Africa / Libreville | +01:00 | +01:00 |
Explore the various timezones across Gabon. Each timezone has its unique UTC offset and daylight saving time (DST) adjustments. Check the current time and see the differences in time across various regions of the country.
ISO 3166-2 Codes
| Subdivision name | Subdivision category | ISO Code |
|---|---|---|
| Estuaire | province | GA-1 |
| Haut-Ogooué | province | GA-2 |
| Moyen-Ogooué | province | GA-3 |
| Ngounié | province | GA-4 |
| Nyanga | province | GA-5 |
| Ogooué-Ivindo | province | GA-6 |
| Ogooué-Lolo | province | GA-7 |
| Ogooué-Maritime | province | GA-8 |
| Woleu-Ntem | province | GA-9 |
Explore the subdivisions of Gabon, each identified by a unique ISO 3166-2 code. These codes are crucial for identifying regions within the country and are used for various administrative, geographic, and data purposes.
Neighbouring countries
Gabon shares its borders with 3 neighboring countries, including Cameroon, Congo - Brazzaville, Equatorial Guinea.
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Helpful Resources
To learn more about Gabon's history, geography, culture, economy, and other key aspects, visit the Gabon Wikipedia page.
To learn more about Gabon's ISO country codes (alpha-2, alpha-3, and numeric), visit the ISO 3166-1 page for Gabon.
For geographical info about Gabon, visit the Geonames page. It covers coordinates, elevation, administrative divisions, and nearby locations.