Gabon
(Republic of) History
of Relations | Diplomatic Representation | Travel
Info | Health Requirements | Climate Info
| Currency Info | Trade Info | Visits
and Meetings | Agreements | Interest Groups/
Organisations History of Relations South
Africa established full diplomatic relations with the Republic of Gabon on 15
October 1992. Diplomatic Representation South
African Representation in Gabon
H E Ms Q A Zondo Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
South
African Embassy Gabon Representation in South Africa
H E Mr A H Anguile
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
Embassy
of the Republic of Gabon Travel
Info Visa requirements for South Africans For more information
contact the Embassy of the Republic of Gabon. Health
Requirements A yellow fever certificate is required. Immunisation is
recommended in respect of hepatitis A and B and tetanus. Malaria is endemic and
there is a high risk throughout the year. For further information go to
Travelers' Health. Climate
Info Gabon has an equatorial and humid climate. The long dry season
is generally from about the end of June to September with a short dry season from
mid December to mid January. The long rainy season is from mid January to June
with a short rainy season from the end of September to mid December. For
up-to-date weather information click here. Currency
Info
Gabon is a member of the "Communaute Financiere Africaine"
(African Financial Community) or CFA Franc Zone, made up of a group of West and
Central African nations. The CFA, which is the only legal tender, is not freely
convertible. For current exchange rates click here. State
and Official Visits / Bilateral Meetings
| Minister
Dlamini Zuma's Visit to Gabon, November 2003 | Bilateral
Agreements
If you have any queries with regard to treaties please contact the Treaty Section of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) at 012 351 1000.
Trade
Statistics
For current information on trade statistics
between South Africa and Gabon, visit the website of the Department
of Trade, Industry and Competition of South Africa.
Interest
Groups and Information No Information |