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Central African Republic Related information

Capital: Bangui

City English Name: Bangui

Country: Central African Republic

Country English Name: Central African Republic

Province: Not applicable (the Central African Republic is a unitary state)

Province English Name: Not applicable

Country Area Code: +236

Longitude and Latitude: 4.3625° N, 18.5364° E

Currency: Central African CFA franc (XAF)

Language: French (official), Sangho (national)

IANA Time Zone: Africa/Bangui

Standard Time Zone: West Africa Time (WAT)

Daylight Saving Time: Not observed

Introduction:

The Central African Republic (CAR) is a landlocked country located in Central Africa. It is bordered by Chad to the north, Sudan to the northeast, South Sudan to the east, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the south, and Cameroon to the west. The CAR covers an area of 622,984 square kilometers (240,535 square miles), making it the 45th largest country in the world. The country has a population of approximately 4.8 million people, making it one of the least densely populated countries in the world.

The CAR is a natural resource-rich country, with significant deposits of diamonds, gold, and uranium. However, the country has been plagued by poverty, political instability, and civil war for much of its history. The CAR has been ranked as one of the poorest countries in the world, with a GDP per capita of just $515 in 2021. The country has been plagued by civil war since 2012, which has displaced millions of people and caused a humanitarian crisis.

Despite its challenges, the CAR is a country with a rich cultural and natural heritage. The country is home to a diverse range of ethnic groups, each with its own unique language and customs. The CAR is also home to a number of national parks and reserves, which are home to a wide variety of wildlife, including elephants, lions, and gorillas.