Going from Firefox to Safari - specific questions

I'm transitioning from a PC to a Macbook, and I'm not too familiar with Apple products or softwares. I know that Safari is the native Mac browser but I'm very used to using Firefox. I have heard that Firefox is slower loading than Safari. Is that so? If it is indeed the case, I would like to switch browsers as well.
Is Safari easily customizable? Does it have third-party extensions like FF?
I like to use mouse gestures when browsing (ie. right-clicking and draging left to go back a page, pressing the wheel to open a link in a new tab, etc.). Is that possible?
Is it possible to add other search engines other than Google to the search bar? For example, a Wikipedia or YouTube search bar?
As well, though not pertaining to Safari, are mouse keys customizable? I'm used to having a button on my mouse designated to play/pausing jetAudio. Is this possible with iTunes?
Thanks in advance.

Hi
Firefox takes a little longer to open the application (program), but once running, is easily as fast as Safari.
not so easily customizable as Ffox, tho yes there are 3rd party add-ons, but not such a neat way as Ffox extensions.
I don't know about mouse gestures & Safari.
Mouse keys customizable - Umm, yes, within certain limitations using apples mighty mouse - other brands, or third party software might provide the function you need.
Yes, the search engines can be changed - 3rd party app again.

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