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In May - June 2006 I visited the Central African country of Gabon, a place known for its biodiverse rainforests. These are my pictures. More information on Gabon is available below the galleries.

Highlights [40 pictures]

Other categories

Birds

Rainforest

Insects

Sunsets

Mammals

People

Vegetation

Deforestation

Gorillas

Wildlife

Elephants

Scenery

More on Gabon

Gabon: Environmental Profile
Gabon Deforestation Rates and Related Forestry Figures
Roads tied to bushmeat hunting in Africa
Gabon sets aside 10 percent of country as protected parks
Freshwater fish of Gabon

Further information coming soon

GPS coordinates/readings for Loango National Park
Tassi, St. Anne, Point St. Catherine, Evengue, Iguela, Akaka

elevation: 3 feet, 02'04'408 south, 9'26'609 east
Elevation: 60 feet, 02'02'513 south, 9'24'836 east
Elevation: 17 feet, 01'54'717 south, 9'14'590 east
Elevation: -4 feet, 02'13'596 south, 9'40'772 east
Latitude / Longitude

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