Visa policy

All visitors to Gabon must obtain a visa from one of the Gabonese diplomatic missions.Visitors who have recently been to Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone are refused entry due to Ebola virus epidemic in West Africa. Gabon announced the introduction of electronic visas for visitors in January 2015.

Customs regulations

The following items can be imported tax free into the country by passengers aged 17 years or older:

• 200 cigarettes

• 50 cigars

• 200 cigarillos

• 50 grammes tobacco

• 2 litres in alcoholic drinks

• 50 grammes perfume

• 2 cameras

• Other gifts equalling XAF 5000

Travelers are allowed to export local currency (CFA Franc-XAF) up to XAF 200,000 or foreign currencies up to the equivalent of XAF 200,000.Prohibited:

• Illegal drugs

• Guns and Ammunition – unless accompanied by a license

• Knives and deadly weapons

• Counterfeit money and goods

• Pornographic material

• Plant and plant materials

Restricted:

• Guns and ammunition require a license from the Ministry of Home Affairs in Libreville before being legal to import into the country.

• All imported pets require a rabies vaccination certificate or a newly issued veterinary certificate from the country of origin before being allowed entry into the country. Dogs and cats less than 3 months old are currently exempt.

Sightseeing

Pointe Denis Beach

Pointe Denis Beach is the shores of a near-by island fronting Libreville City. Allow 30 minutes for a boat ride, and get to enjoy the sun and sands of Pointe Denis. It is very popular among tourists for water activities like snorkeling, swimming, boating and more. From here, an unobstructed view of Libreville's interesting coastal structures and skyline is visible.

Palais Presidentiel

The majestic Palais Presidentiel was built by President Bongo in the 1970s. It is a proud architecture marvel in the heart of Libreville. Visitors are not permitted inside.

Arboretum de Sibang

Arboretum de Sibang is a preserved rainforest park. Located 5km from Libreville, it features guided tours and showcases many of Gabon's tree species. Gabon is known for its high percentage natural resource, among the highest in Africa. Sibang Arboretum offers visitors a fresh, closer look into the wild.

Boulevard Triomphal

One should never miss strolling along Boulevard Triomphal. Major landmarks and government buildings are lined up the avenue. Hotels, restaurants and hypermarkets are also part of the strip. The French Cultural Centre, Ministry of Mines and Petrol, Ministry of Forestry and Environment, Economic Ministry, Ministry of Forestry, Senate, Central Bank, and more, make this boulevard a display for Gabon's engineered city.

L'Eglise St-Michel

An important landmark for Libreville, St. Michel Church is a phenomenal masterpiece. Known for its 31 tall, wooden carved columns, tourists are encouraged to visit the church at least once. A blind man is said to have carved the columns. The artistic columns are maintained and truly a sight to behold.

Ministry of Mines and Petrol

Another remarkable structure is the Ministry of Mines and Petrol building. With its unique shape and coloring, it is one of the most photographed buildings in the city.

Israel

Capital	Jerusalem
Area	22,072 km2
Population (Nationalities, Amount)	Jews, 7,412,200
Official Language	Hebrew Arabic
Religion	None official
State Rule	Unitary parliamentary republic
Currency	Israeli new shekel

Transport system

Railway transport

Many of Israel's railway lines were constructed before the founding of the state during Ottoman and British rule. The first line was the Jaffa–Jerusalem railway, followed by the Jezreel Valley railway, which formed part of the greater Hejaz railway. World War I brought the creation of multiple new lines out of military needs: Portions of what is now the Coastal railway were built simultaneously by the Turkish and British and later merged during the British Mandate. Southern lines were also built by the warring states—from the north by the Ottomans, and from Rafah in the west by the British.

Air transport

Israel has 48 airports, the largest and most well known being Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) located near Tel Aviv. Non-stop flights from Israel travel to North America, Europe, the Far East, and neighboring countries in the Middle East. Scheduled domestic air service is available between Tel Aviv's two airports and Haifa, Rosh Pina, the Golan Heights, and the southern city of Eilat. Some international charter flights also land at Ovda International Airport and Eilat. A new airport is to be built 20 km north of Eilat to replace the existing Ovda and Eilat airports. According to the Israel Civil Aviation Authority Israel's civil aircraft fleet consisted of 59 aircraft; 56 passenger planes, and 3 freighters. 48 of these were Boeing jets, 2 Airbus, 8 turbo-prop produced by ATR, and 1 Embraer jet.

Road transport

Israel has a well-developed road network spanning the entire country. This network is undergoing constant improvement and expansion to accommodate the rising number of vehicles on its roadways, reduce commute times and facilitate the outward de-concentration of residential, business, and government centers north and south of the country's center. There are 47 designated highways in Israel, of those six are Freeways, six are partially freeways and partially expressways and 35 are expressways. Two of the expressways are divided into separate sections as a result of an IDF decree forbidding Israelis from traveling on certain stretches of these highways.

Water transport

The Port of Haifa is the largest of Israel's three major international seaports, which include the Port of Ashdod, and the Port of Eilat. Many ships owned and operated by Israeli companies operate under foreign flags of convenience. Israel's Zim Integrated Shipping Services is one of the largest shipping companies in the world.