Gabon – Gabon's capital is Libreville

(Pronounced Gah-bon and lib-ruh-vil)

To remember the capital of Gabon, use the following mnemonic:

There was garbage in the bonnet (Gabon) and her best friend had a statue of Liberty that filled her hat (Libreville).

Interesting facts about Libreville:

- Equator’s Edge: Libreville serves as the capital and largest city of Gabon, uniquely situated on the northern coast of the Gabon Estuary near the Atlantic Ocean and just north of the equator.

- Historical Sanctuary: Founded in 1849 as a settlement for freed slaves from a captured slave ship, the city derives its French name, meaning “Free Town,” directly from this liberation history.

- Coastal Hub: The city acts as the primary economic and administrative center of the country, featuring a bustling port, modern commercial districts, and scenic waterfront boulevards like the Boulevard Triomphal.