School life
In a Gabon classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Gabon
A child-friendly mission briefing for 20 November - capital, climate, school day, languages, fun facts, native animals, and five questions to ask the class on the other side of the world.
- CapitalLibreville
- Population~2.5 million
- Time zoneAfrica/Lagos (UTC +1)
- CurrencyCentral African CFA franc (XAF)
Gabon, with Libreville marked
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Climate in November: End of dry season or start of wet season; warm.
The capital
Libreville
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Gabon a bit special.
Loango National Park
Where elephants paddle in the surf and hippos ride the waves
Open lesson
Lopé National Park
A UNESCO World Heritage site where ancient forest meets open savanna
Open lesson
Ivindo Waterfalls
Gabon's thundering curtains of white water in the heart of the jungle
Open lesson
Crystal Mountains
Gabon's sparkling highlands where quartz crystals glitter in the rock
Open lesson
Pongara Mangroves
A tangle of salt-water trees where sea turtles come ashore to nest
Open lesson
Libreville
Gabon's capital city on the sparkling Atlantic coast
Open lesson
Tap any card to open a class-ready mini-lesson - for the teacher to walk through, or an older child to read aloud.
Native animals
Wildlife your partner class might know best.
- 🦍
Western Lowland Gorilla
The world's largest primate, living in Gabon's rainforests
Open lesson
- 🐒
Mandrill
The most colourful monkey on Earth, with a face like a rainbow
Open lesson
- 🐢
Leatherback Sea Turtle
The giant of all turtles, nesting on Gabon's moonlit beaches
Open lesson
- 🦜
African Grey Parrot
One of the cleverest birds in the world, with a scarlet tail
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!French
Five questions to ask
Conversation starters
- 01What does your school day look like?
- 02What do you eat at lunch?
- 03What games do you play at break?
- 04What's the weather like today?
- 05What do you wish more children around the world knew about your country?
What not to assume
Friendly cautions
- ℹGabon has many regions and communities - there is no single experience.
- ℹClimate, food, and traditions can vary widely from one part of the country to another.
Culture
Food, music, sport, festivals.
Food
Music
Sport
Festivals
Tap any chip to open a class-ready lesson - what it is, why it matters, fun facts.
Reflection prompts
- “What's something you'd love to share about your school day?”
- “What's the most surprising thing you'd love to ask the other class?”
Could your class meet Gabon?
Choose Gabonwhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.