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The border is canting since it shows the French national colours. The Portuguese explorer Savorgnan De Brazza assembled a fleet here before he set off to explore the great Congo River, that event is recalled by the flag from his arms and the anchor. The black colour symbolises Africa. | The border is canting since it shows the French national colours. The Portuguese explorer Savorgnan De Brazza assembled a fleet here before he set off to explore the great Congo River, that event is recalled by the flag from his arms and the anchor. The black colour symbolises Africa. | ||
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[[Literature]] : scan from stamps; Muhlemann, 1986 | [[Literature]] : scan from stamps; Muhlemann, 1986 | ||
[[Category:Municipalities of Gabon]] | [[Category:Municipalities of Gabon]] | ||
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FRANCEVILLE
Province : Haut-Ogooué
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Origin/meaning
The border is canting since it shows the French national colours. The Portuguese explorer Savorgnan De Brazza assembled a fleet here before he set off to explore the great Congo River, that event is recalled by the flag from his arms and the anchor. The black colour symbolises Africa.
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Literature : scan from stamps; Muhlemann, 1986