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News: Gabon's membership was suspended by the African Union, following a military coup that ousted President Ali Bongo.

About Gabon:
• Gabon is located on the Atlantic coast of Central Africa, on the equator.
• It is bordered by Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon, the Republic of the Congo, and the Gulf of Guinea.
• Gabon’s capital and largest city is Libreville, which is located on the Komo River near the Gulf of Guinea.
• Other important cities in Gabon include Port-Gentil, Franceville, Oyem, and Moanda.

Important rivers in Gabon:
• The Ogooué River, which is the principal river of Gabon and the fifth largest river in Africa by volume of discharge. It has many tributaries, such as the Ivindo, the Ngounié, and the Abanga rivers.

Important national parks in Gabon:
• The Loango National Park
• The Lopé National Park, which is located in the center of Gabon. It is one of the oldest national parks in Africa and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• The Minkébé National Park, which is located in the northeast of Gabon.