Central African Republic is located in the center of the African Continent, with a population of 5,166,510, making it the
117th largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Bangui with a total population of 622,771. The country
encompasses 622,984 square kilometers making it the 45th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with Chad,
Sudan, South Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo and Cameroon.
Leader of the Séléka rebel coalition Michel Am-Nondokro Djotodia has declared himself president after ousting Francois
Bozize in a coup on 24 March 2013 and has assume the mantle of Chief of State. Ironically Bozize achieved that status
through a coup against President Ange-Felix Patasse in March 2003, establishing an interim government including the
drafting of a new constitution. Under the new constitution, elections were held in March and May of 2005 and Bozize was
confirmed as president despite a massive field of candidates, and was scheduled to hold that position for five years and was
reelected for a second term in 2011. Prime Minister Nicolas Tiangaye is recognized as the Head of Government and
achieves that status on 13 January 2013 through appointment by President Bozize as part of a peace agreement with Séléka
rebels. Its form of government is a republic and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on the 5th of December
2004 however it has been suspended by Djotodia and the Séléka rebel coalition.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are French, Sangho (lingua franca and national language) and tribal
languages. It counts among its major religions indigenous beliefs, Protestant, Roman Catholic and Muslim. As sources of
mass communication it has 1 AM, 5 FM, 1 Short Wave and 1 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Mont Ngaoui, its highest point at 1,420 meters and Oubangu River, its lowest point at 335
meters. Its principal waterways are Oubangu River and Saghar River, which measures 2,800 kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are gold and diamond mining, logging,
brewing, textiles, footwear, and assembly of bicycles and motorcycles. Its official currency is Communaute Financiere
Africaine franc.
Here’s something you may not know about Central African Republic. The Central African Republic is home to the White
Rhino, which has a wide squared lip that allows it to eat a wide swath of green short grasses that grow in the open
Savannas.
117th largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Bangui with a total population of 622,771. The country
encompasses 622,984 square kilometers making it the 45th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with Chad,
Sudan, South Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo and Cameroon.
Leader of the Séléka rebel coalition Michel Am-Nondokro Djotodia has declared himself president after ousting Francois
Bozize in a coup on 24 March 2013 and has assume the mantle of Chief of State. Ironically Bozize achieved that status
through a coup against President Ange-Felix Patasse in March 2003, establishing an interim government including the
drafting of a new constitution. Under the new constitution, elections were held in March and May of 2005 and Bozize was
confirmed as president despite a massive field of candidates, and was scheduled to hold that position for five years and was
reelected for a second term in 2011. Prime Minister Nicolas Tiangaye is recognized as the Head of Government and
achieves that status on 13 January 2013 through appointment by President Bozize as part of a peace agreement with Séléka
rebels. Its form of government is a republic and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on the 5th of December
2004 however it has been suspended by Djotodia and the Séléka rebel coalition.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are French, Sangho (lingua franca and national language) and tribal
languages. It counts among its major religions indigenous beliefs, Protestant, Roman Catholic and Muslim. As sources of
mass communication it has 1 AM, 5 FM, 1 Short Wave and 1 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Mont Ngaoui, its highest point at 1,420 meters and Oubangu River, its lowest point at 335
meters. Its principal waterways are Oubangu River and Saghar River, which measures 2,800 kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are gold and diamond mining, logging,
brewing, textiles, footwear, and assembly of bicycles and motorcycles. Its official currency is Communaute Financiere
Africaine franc.
Here’s something you may not know about Central African Republic. The Central African Republic is home to the White
Rhino, which has a wide squared lip that allows it to eat a wide swath of green short grasses that grow in the open
Savannas.
| Bangui- Central African Republic's capital and largest city |
| Central African Republic Kids |
| Elephants |
| Oubangu River- Central African Republic's lowest point |
| Western Lowland Gorilla |
| White Rhino and baby |
| Abi's Home Page |
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CENTRAL
AFRICAN
REPUBLIC
Updated 25 March 2013
AFRICAN
REPUBLIC
Updated 25 March 2013
| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
4.7% (2009 est.)
130,000
11,000
130,000
11,000
| Kids on Mont Ngaoui |
| Berberati- Central African Republic's westernmost point on the border with Cameroon |
| Birao- the northernmost point of the Central African Republic on the border with Chad and Sudan |
| Central African Republic ladies in traditional dress |
| Matata Dzanga Sangha Reserve in southern Central African Republic |
| Obo- the easternmost point of the Central African Republic on the border of Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Mbomou River on Central African Republic's border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Mont Ngaoui- Central African Republic's highest point |
| Bayanga Village on the Sangha River- Central African Republic's southernmost point on the border with Democratic Republic of the Congo and Cameroon |
| Muamba de Galinha- a Central African Republic dish of chicken grilled in Palm Oil |
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