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Neighboring Countries of Gabon

Q: Which is the longest border of Gabon?

The longest land border of Gabon is with Republic of the Congo (2,567 km); the shortest is with Equatorial Guinea (345 km).

Q: How long are the land borders of Gabon?

The land borders of Gabon total 3,261 km. By number of neighbours Gabon ranks #87 among 236 countries and territories.

Gabon shares land borders with 3 countries: Republic of the Congo (2,567 km), Cameroon (349 km) and Equatorial Guinea (345 km).

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Country

Neighbouring countries (#87 of 236)

3,261 km

Total land borders

885 km

Coastline

267,667

Area in km²

Gabon
Neighbouring countries
Neighbours of neighbours

Countries bordering Gabon

Neighbour	Border length	Capital	Visa for Gabon citizens
Republic of the Congo	2,567 km	Brazzaville	Freedom of movement
Cameroon	349 km	Yaounde	Freedom of movement
Equatorial Guinea	345 km	Malabo	eVisa

Republic of the Congo accounts for 79% of Gabon's 3,261 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).

Geography of Gabon

Location

Central Africa, bordering the Atlantic Ocean at the Equator, between Republic of the Congo and Equatorial Guinea

Area

267,667 km² — slightly smaller than Colorado

Terrain

Narrow coastal plain; hilly interior; savanna in east and south

Climate

Tropical; always hot, humid

Highest and lowest points

Highest: Mont Bengoue 1,050 m. Lowest: Atlantic Ocean 0 m. Mean elevation: 377 m.

Natural resources

Petroleum, natural gas, diamond, niobium, manganese, uranium, gold, timber, iron ore, hydropower

Natural hazards

None

Good to know

The country has maintained its pristine rain forest and rich biodiversity

Neighbours of Gabon's neighbours

Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.

Also with 3 neighbours in Africa

Frequently asked questions about the borders of Gabon

How many countries border Gabon?

Gabon shares land borders with 3 countries: Republic of the Congo (2,567 km), Cameroon (349 km) and Equatorial Guinea (345 km).

Which is the longest border of Gabon?

The longest land border of Gabon is with Republic of the Congo (2,567 km); the shortest is with Equatorial Guinea (345 km).

Is Gabon landlocked?

No. Gabon has 885 km of coastline.

How long are the land borders of Gabon?

The land borders of Gabon total 3,261 km. By number of neighbours Gabon ranks #87 among 236 countries and territories.

Do Gabon citizens need a visa for neighbouring countries?

Gabon citizens can visit 2 of 3 neighbouring countries visa-free: Republic of the Congo and Cameroon.

What is the highest point of Gabon?

Mont Bengoue 1,050 m. The lowest point is Atlantic Ocean 0 m.

Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).