Etymology of the name of the country: From the Portuguese name of the Mbe River: 'Gabao' (a coat with a hood) from the specific shape of the river mouth.
Country slogan: Union, Travail, Justice (фр., Единство, Труд, Справедливость)
Territory: 267 670 km2
Population: 1 461 725 people.
Language: French
Main religions: Christianity and Paganism
Main export items: oil, timber, manganese ore, uranium concentrates
