In 1839, Gabon became a French Protectorate. France continued to occupy the country throughout the 1800s, but did not administrate Gabon until 1903. Gabon achieved independence in 1960.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "History of Gabon," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Gabon, accessed 17 July 2019.</ref> | In 1839, Gabon became a French Protectorate. France continued to occupy the country throughout the 1800s, but did not administrate Gabon until 1903. Gabon achieved independence in 1960.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "History of Gabon," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Gabon, accessed 17 July 2019.</ref> |