Talk:Ogooué River

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The article says that its drainage basin is 10000000 km wide, which is probably some vandal act. Can someone who knows the right value rectify it? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 202.54.85.131 (talk) 06:45, 26 April 2008 (UTC)

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Length conversion cenvention

The article expresses the length as:

1,200 kilometres (700 mi)

while the INFOBOX expresses it as:

1,200 km (750 mi)

While both are arguably correct it seems odd to include both with different values. Can editors discuss the best convention to use?S Philbrick(Talk) 22:57, 5 February 2018 (UTC)

Discovered?

PLEASE CORRECT THIS LANGUAGE!!

"The source of the Ogooué River was discovered in 1894 by Mary Kingsley, an English explorer who travelled up the banks by steamboat and canoe."

When are we going to acknowledge that the language of the Euro-centric "Age of Discovery" is completely incorrect and reflective of the self centered, self serving culture of colonial domination.

As impressive as it might have been to have an adventurous English woman take a journey by steamboat and canoe up the Ogoué River to bring the attention to European peoples of the "Western World", the journey into the unknown was hers alone. Mary could have hardly "discovered" a river that was already inhabited by many indigenous African peoples for eons.

While I am no expert, a quick searching shows that the region had a rich culture and identity in people such as the:

Fang: The Fang people, one of the largest ethnic groups in Gabon and inhabited areas along the Ogooué River. They have a rich cultural heritage and are known for their traditional art, music, and spiritual beliefs.

Myene: The Myene people are another significant ethnic group in Gabon and were historically found along the Ogooué River. They have a distinct cultural identity, known for their initiation rituals, mask dances, and traditional practices.

Teke: The Teke people are spread across several countries in Central Africa, including Gabon. They had settlements along the Ogooué River and were known for their agricultural practices, artistic traditions, and social organization.

Punu: The Punu people primarily inhabit southern Gabon, including areas near the Ogooué River. They are renowned for their artistic expressions, particularly the creation of intricately carved wooden masks.

Kota: The Kota people are indigenous to Gabon and also had communities along the Ogooué River. They are known for their craftsmanship, specifically their production of reliquary guardian figures, which are intricately carved wooden sculptures. 173.195.183.111 (talk) 00:31, 13 July 2023 (UTC)