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Gabon is a country on the west coast of Africa with 1 ½ million inhabitants. Neighboring countries are Equatorial Guinea, Congo and Cameroon. The republic has a coastline with the Atlantic Ocean. The interior of Gabon is dominated by high plateaus covered with dense rainforest. In the northeast lies the Cristal mountains. Southern and eastern savanna landscape is located. The coastal strip is characterized by beaches, bays and lagoons, mangrove forests in south. There is a tropical climate with a rainy and dry season. The capital Libreville has 580,000 inhabitants. Attractions are the Museum of arts and traditions, the St-Michel church, the Peyrie gardens, the presidential palace, the art manufacturing center and the beaches of Pointe Denis and Ekwata Beach. Other towns are Franceville, Lambarene, Mouila, Tchibanga, Makokou, Koulamoutou, Port-Gentil and Oyem. At the World Heritage list of UNESCO, the ecosystem and cultural landscape of Lope-Okanda. Other attractions are the 13 national parks, gorilla island Evengue and the lakes district.

A campsite or camping is a defined area which is specially designed to accommodate campers and vacationers to camp, relax or sleep on a relatively inexpensive way. A site is designed for stay in tents, caravans, campervans, folding or simple houses. It is often divided into several camping fields of grass and shelter in the form of afforestation and trees. The camp provides facilities such as toilets, showers and cleaning and washing facilities, but also provides ample room for recreational activities such as swimming pools, playgrounds, sports fields, terraces and a bar. Upon entry is usually the front desk, where information can be won. Camps are in different species. From a farm site with a large field to areas with many luxurious facilities and organized activities. Campers come often during the journey to a distant destination, to stay overnight. Even backpackers often stay one night. Many campers stay for a longer time at a campsite. These people combine their stay with activities such as walking, hiking, climbing, canoeing, mountain biking, fishing and survival.

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