Gabon travel details
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Gabon has a population of 2M with main currency as Central African CFA Franc. The languages spoken are French. Gabon travel safety advice is Exercise a high degree of caution. Automatic teller machines are rare in Gabon. Internet speed in Gabon is on average 1.7 Mbps.
Gabon travel advice
⬤ Exercise a high degree of caution
We've reviewed our travel advice for Gabon and continue to advise exercise a high degree of caution. Gabon has a transitional government following a military takeover in August 2023. There's an increased military presence throughout Libreville and other areas of Gabon. A curfew is currently in place but is subject to change without notice. Protests and civil unrest may occur with little warning. Borders have reopened, but travel may be disrupted.
We advise:
Exercise a high degree of caution in Gabon due to the threat of violent crime.
Issue Date : Mar 1, 2024
Gabon weather
Gabon essential details
Plugs
Gabon uses 220V, 50Hz with socket and plug Type C.
Languages
The languages that are typically spoken are French
Money in Gabon
Currencies
Gabon uses the Central African CFA franc (symbol: Fr), code XAF.Banknotes come in denominations of 10000, 5000, 2000, 1000 and 500 francs. Franc is subdivided into 100 centimes. Coins come in denominations of 500, 100, 50, 25, 10, 5, 2 and 1 francs.
ATM
Automatic teller machines are rare in Gabon. Your best bet is to look for them in large cities and community places.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet in Gabon
Internet
Internet speed in Gabon is on average 1.7 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Gabon is very low. It's quite hard to find one.
Phones
You can buy a SIM card for about 15,805.24 XAF, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 2 telecoms: Airtel or Gabon Telecom. Gabon uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Gabon upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
Calling
To call Gabon, dial +, then 241 (the country code for Gabon), then the area code and the local number. For local calls within Gabon, start with the area code. In the case above area code is 01 .
Gabon travel details
Driving in Gabon
Emergecy
Police
117
Ambulance
144
Fire department
118
Gabon map
Gabon visa advice
If you're considering exploring Gabon beyond the usual transit spots, our comprehensive guide on Gabon transit visa offers deeper insights and broader options for travelers of different nationalities. For those transiting through other countries en route to Gabon, understanding Gabon Transit Visa requirements is crucial to ensure a smooth journey.