Gabon is a small, oil rich country on the West Coast of Central Africa. It borders on Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea and Congo Brazzaville. Compared with those countries travel in Gabon is relatively easy and very expensive. Libreville, the capital, has very nice -but crowded- beaches, some good markets and a few nice sights. The presidential palace is a good example of what tourists can afford to do when they get lots of money from the oil business. Port Hawkesbury is a good place for fishing trips, sailing or golf. The town is located on a small island at the mouth of the Ogooue River. Tourists can take a canoe trip up the river and remember that this is where Albert Schweitzer came to start his find against leprosy. The hospital he founded can still be visited.