Santa Clara, Gabon

Santa Clara, Gabon
Santa Clara, Gabon

Location in Gabon

Coordinates: 0°30′20.6″N 9°19′06.53″E / 0.505722°N 9.3184806°E / 0.505722; 9.3184806Coordinates: 0°30′20.6″N 9°19′06.53″E / 0.505722°N 9.3184806°E / 0.505722; 9.3184806
Country  Gabon
Province Estuaire Province
Elevation 948 ft (289 m)

Cape Santa Clara, Gabon is a peninsula extending from the Gabon Esturary near the port of Owendo.

Overview

The larger peninsula that separates the Gabon estuary from Corisco Bay, the cape juts into the mouth of the estuary.[1]

The cape is near Libreville, the capital city of Gabon [2]

The Santa Clara Rock Formation is also visible.[3]

Transport

Cape Santa Clara is the proposed site for a new port for the export of iron ore from Belinga.[4]

Photos

See also

References

  1. ↑ Santa-Clara (cape, Gabon) - Britannica Online Encyclopedia
  2. ↑ http://www.trekearth.com/gallery/Africa/Gabon/photo366348.htm
  3. ↑ Rochers de Santa Clara/Santa Clara Rock Formation.
  4. ↑ http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/China_given_monopoly_to_work_Gabons_untapped_iron_ore_resources.html
  5. ↑ http://www.treklens.com/gallery/Africa/Gabon/
  6. ↑ Gabon Estuary - Britannica Concise
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