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Spirit Mask Ashira/Bapunu, Ogowe River, Gabon
Explore the concept of beauty as it has been seen through the eyes of various African tribal groups. Learners create masks of beauty as they see it, taking the African concept of inner beauty into consideration. This instructional...
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Spirit Mask
Students create traditional African art pieces. In this visual arts activity, students use modeling materials to craft Gabon clay masks that represent beauty.
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Gabon
Learn about religion in Gabon, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
University of Iowa
University of Iowa: Arts and Life in Africa: People Resources
Essential information on African countries and African peoples assembled by the University of Iowa.
World Health Organization
World Health Organization: Gabon
Learn about core health indicators in Gabon in this World Health Organization country profile, which includes demographic and health information both historic and current. The 'News and features' tab includes articles with photographs.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Africa: Explore the Regions Rainforest
Explore African rainforests at this richly illustrated and informative site from PBS. Learn about the people, economy, and countries of these densely forested zones.
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University of Texas: Central Africa: Relief Map
A good relief map of the countries of Central Africa showing mountains, lakes, and valleys. Clicking on the map will enlarge it. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.
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University of Texas: Gabon: Political Map
A political map of Gabon which shows its provinces, major cities and highways, and neighboring countries. Clicking on the map will enlarge it. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Gabon
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Gabon, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
Geographic
Gabon Geography
All the basics of Gabon geography are here. Figures and statistics are provided.
Smithsonian Institution
Nm Af A: In and Out of Focus: Images From Central Africa 1885 1960
This exhibit from the National Museum of African Art has several series of photos taken mainly by Westerners from 1885-1960. Includes slideshows. Textual explanations accompany the photos.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Gabon: Government
Read about the government of Gabon and find a list of the current governmental officials. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Gabon: History
Although there is some information about the early history of Gabon, most of the article tells about its history since independence. From the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Gabon
Features a country profile of the West African nation of Gabon, background details, and numerous links to extensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and much more.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Gabonese
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Gabonese. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Gabon
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Gabon in central Africa. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational...
Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo: Western Lowland Gorilla
Use this site for information on the Western Lowland Gorilla. The information consists of special adaptations the gorilla has had to make, what it looks like, where it is found in the wild, what it likes to eats, and what its...
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Gabon: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Gabon in Western Africa.
CRW Flags
Flags of the World: Gabon
This site from Flags of the World provides a large flag of Gabon with a description of the flag and a short history of the country.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Gabon
Investigate Gabon's history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population on this website.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Gabon: Economy
The economy of Gabon is based on its oil reserves, but this article explains why that has not made the people wealthy. Information is from the U.S. State Background Notes.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Gabon: People
Find out why the people of Gabon speak French. You can also read about the ethnic groups and religion. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Gabon: Geography
A graphic giving information about the various elements of Gabon's physical environment. Find out about the climate, terrain, and natural resources. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.
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Map of Gabon
Explore the geography, history, government and facts of Gabon. Maps and current flage are included.