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Classified by the World Bank as an upper-middle income country, Gabon enjoys an average per capita income – estimated at €8950 in 2013 – that is far higher than the sub-Saharan Africa developing country average of €1212.
Oil revenues have sustained the economy, accounting for 56% of total government revenues and 80% of total exports by value, according to US Energy Information...
Chapter | Country Profile from The Report: Gabon 2014
Gabon is located on the Gulf of Guinea, surrounded by low- and lower-middle income neighbours. However, the country’s sizable oil resources and limited population have positioned it as one of six upper-middle income countries in sub-Saharan Africa.
Gabon has the second-largest economy in the sub-region. GDP at purchasing power parity reached $29.38bn in 2012, behind Cameroon ($55....
With just 1.63m people, Gabon is the second-smallest member of the six-country Central African Economic and Monetary Community in terms of population, after Equatorial Guinea. However, the country’s well-developed hydrocarbons sector has made Gabon the second-largest economy in the sub-region.
The guide contains listings of some of the leading hotels in Kuwait, as well as contact information for important government offices, embassies and other services. It also contains useful tips and information for first-time and regular visitors alike.
Seven decades of expanding oil production have led to Kuwait having one of the world’s highest GDP-per-capita ratios. The generous welfare system guarantees free education, health care and housing to citizens, while subsidised electricity, water and fuel prices are offered to residents. GDP growth reached 4.5% in 2013 and is expected to rise to 5% in 2014, while fiscal reforms will help ensure...