Gabon, a small country in Central Africa, celebrates Independence Day on August 17th. It commemorates the country's independence from France in 1960. The day is marked by national festivities, parades, and other celebratory events.
Gabon gained independence on August 17, 1960, after a period of French colonial rule. The country had been part of French Equatorial Africa since 1910, and before that, various regions were ceded to the French in treaties. In 1958, Gabon became an autonomous republic within the French Community, and finally achieved full independence in 1960.
The
anniversary of Gabon's independence is a public holiday, and celebrations often
include official speeches, parades, drum shows, traditional dances, and
fireworks at La Place de Fetes. It's a day for the Gabonese people to
celebrate their freedom and unity.
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