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ABOUT GABON
Gabon is a state in west central Africa sharing borders with Equatorial Guinea to the northwest, Cameroon to the north, and with the Republic of the Congo curving around the east and south. The Gulf of Guinea, an arm of the Atlantic Ocean is to the west. It covers a land area of nearly 270,000 km² and has an estimated population of 1,500,000. Its capital and largest city is Libreville. Since its independence from France on August 17, 1960, Gabon has been ruled by three presidents.
 
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The leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) is the largest of all living sea turtles and the fourth largest modern reptile behind three crocodilians. It is the only living species in the genus Dermochelys. It can easily be differentiated from other modern sea turtles by its lack of a bony shell. Instead, its carapace is covered by skin and oily flesh. Dermochelys coriacea is the only extant member of the family Dermochelyidae.
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Discover the vibrant capital of Gabon, Libreville, where stunning beaches meet lush rainforests and vibrant markets.




Leatherback Trove on Gabonese Coast
Biologists from the Wildlife Conservation Society, working with Gabonese conservation groups, estimate that anywhere from 15,000 to 41,000 female leatherback turtles are nesting there, making the spot the world’s largest known nesting ground for the giant and extremely endangered reptile."
Source: blogs.nytimes.com