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The Central African States Development Bank (BDEAC) funds infrastructure and social projects to drive sustainable development and regional integration across Central Africa. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The CFA franc, used in 14 African countries, is divided into two variants (XOF and XAF) backed by the French Treasury, ensuring stability but raising debates over economic sovereignty. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Fang sculpture, with carved bieri guarding ancestral relics, reflects a rich spiritual tradition across Gabon, Cameroon, and Equatorial Guinea’s 500,000 sq km. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Franc Zone, a 1960s monetary union across 10M sq km, links 15 nations and France, balancing stability and sovereignty debates. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Location: Central Africa Official name: Gabonese Republic Formation (date of independence / date current borders were established): 1960 / 1960 Capital city: Libreville Population: 1.5 million / 15 people per sq mile (6 people per sq km) Total land area: 103,346 square miles (267,667 square km) Language(s) spoken: Fang, French (official language), Punu, Sira, Nzebi, …
The Group of 24 (G-24), established in 1989, represents developing nations in global financial discussions to promote equitable policies and fair international representation. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Group of 77 (G-77), formed in 1964, unites developing countries to promote economic cooperation, equitable trade, and collective negotiation in global forums. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The organization of petroleum exporting countries was established in 1960 by some oil-producing nations to coordinate policies on selling petroleum products.
Population estimates from the US Bureau of the Census are based on statistics from population censuses, vital statistics registration systems, or sample surveys about the recent past and assumptions about future trends.