Gabon

• 1839-1960 French rule
  • 1839-1860 French occupation
  • 1860-1883 Part of French Ivory Coast colony
  • 1883-1886 French colony
  • 1886-1937 Part of French Congo colony
  • 1937-1958 French overseas territory
  • 1958-1960 Independent under French Community
• 1960-today Republic

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