Survivor Gabon was the 17th season of the reality television series. It was the first time the show has been taped in high definition. The filming location was Gabon, located on the continent of Africa on the equator, bordering the Atlantic ocean. The host, Jeff Probst, claimed that Gabon was more remote than any of the locations in the previous 16 seasons.Entertainment Weekly: Probst talks about next 'Survivor' location (May 12, 2008) The series began on September 25, 2008 with two back-to-back episodes and will concluded on December 14, 2008 with Bob Crowley as the sole survivor. Crowley also won the Sprint Player of the Season Award. The award is given to the season's most popular player, cast by a vote of the viewers. Be sure to check out our spoilers page for the best gossip, recaps and to check in on the contestants even after the finale.
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Gabon Facts
- Capital: Libreville
- Borders: Republic of Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon, Republic of Congo, Atlantic Ocean
- Population: 1,485,832CIA World Factbook: Gabon
- Only two Gabonese presidents since 1960CBS: Gabon Fast Facts
- Multi-party political system instituted in 1991
- National emblem: Tri-color flag (three horizontal bands of green, yellow and blue, all of equal size)
- National anthem: "The Concorde"
- National motto: "Union, Work, Justice"
- Gained its independence from France in 1960CIA World Factbook: Gabon
- Internet users: 81,000CIA World Factbook: Gabon
- Radio stations: Six AM, seven FM stationsCIA World Factbook: Gabon
- Television stations: FourCIA World Factbook: Gabon
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Thursdays at 8/7c
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Current season
17
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Season premiere
September 25, 2008
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Season finale
December 14, 2008
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