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  1. britannica.com

    History of Gabon, a survey of notable events and people in the history of Gabon, from the 15th century ce to the present. The country lies in Central Africa, along the continent's west coast and astride the Equator. More than three-fourths of the country is covered by a dense equatorial rainforest.
  2. en.wikipedia.org

    Little is known of the history of Gabon before European contact. Bantu migrants settled the area beginning in the 14th century. Portuguese explorers and traders arrived in the area in the late 15th century. The coast subsequently became a centre of the transatlantic slave trade with European slave traders arriving to the region in the 16th century. In 1839 and 1841, France established a ...
  3. britannica.com

    Jan 17, 2025Gabon - Colonialism, Independence, Oil: This discussion focuses on Gabon since the late 15th century. For a treatment of earlier periods and of the country in its regional context, see Central Africa. At the arrival of the first Portuguese navigators to Gabon in 1472, portions of southern Gabon were loosely linked to the state of Loango, which in turn formed a province of the vast Kongo ...
  4. oxfordre.com

    Sep 5, 2024Summary Primeval rainforest at the Equator on the west coast of Africa, the land we know as Gabon, was settled prehistorically by Pygmies during the late Stone Age, and then by Bantu-speaking migrants during the Iron Age. These culturally diverse peoples did not develop a common language or political system with one another until after their violent conquest by Europeans during the colonial ...
  5. afrodiscovery.com

    Mar 14, 2024Gabon's history stretches back to pre-colonial times, with a rich and diverse cultural heritage. The country gained independence in 1960, marking a significant turning point in its history. Situated on the west coast of Central Africa, Gabon's story is marked by the arrival of various ethnic groups, the impact of the transatlantic slave trade, and its eventual colonization by European ...
  6. worldofhistorycheatsheet.com

    Jul 8, 2024Gabon, located on the west coast of Central Africa, has a rich history shaped by indigenous cultures, European colonization, and modern developments. Pre-Colonial Period Indigenous Inhabitants: Gabon was originally inhabited by various Bantu-speaking tribes, including the Fang, Punu, and Myene.
  7. earth-site.co.uk

    Jun 5, 2024Gabon, located on the west coast of Central Africa, has a rich history dating back thousands of years. The earliest inhabitants of Gabon were the Pygmy people, who are believed to have lived in the region for over 10,000 years. These hunter-gatherer communities were the first to settle in the dense rainforests of Gabon, living in harmony with the natural environment and developing a deep ...
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  1. History of Gabon

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    Little is known of the history of Gabon before European contact. Bantu migrants settled the area beginning in the 14th century. Portuguese explorers and traders arrived in the area in the late 15th century. The coast subsequently became a centre of the transatlantic slave trade with European slave traders arriving to the region in the 16th century. In 1839 and 1841, France established a protectorate over the coast. In 1849, captives released from a captured slave ship founded Libreville. In 1862–1887, France expanded its control including the interior of the state, and took full sovereignty. In 1910 Gabon became part of French Equatorial Africa and in 1960, Gabon became independent. At the time of Gabon's independence, two principal political parties existed: the Gabonese Democratic Bloc, led by Léon M'Ba, and the Gabonese Democratic and Social Union, led by Jean-Hilaire Aubame. Wikipedia

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