People of Gabon

Population	1,454,867 (2007 estimate)
Population density	5.6 persons per sq km 15 persons per sq mi (2007 estimate)
Urban population distribution	85 percent (2005 estimate)
Rural population distribution	15 percent (2005 estimate)
Largest cities, with population	Libreville, 365,650 (1993 estimate) Port-Gentil, 125,000 (1993 estimate) Masuku, 75,000 (1988)
Official language	French
Chief religious affiliations	Christian, 90 percent Roman Catholic, 61 percent Protestant, 19 percent
Life expectancy	54 years (2007 estimate)
Infant mortality rate	54 deaths per 1,000 live births (2007 estimate)
Literacy rate	70.8 percent (2000)