Central African Republic is located in the center of the African Continent, with a population of 4,511,488, making it the
120th 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 43rd largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with Chad,
Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo and Cameroon.
President Francois Bozize is recognized as the Chief of State and achieved that status through a coup against President
Faustin-Archange Touadera, 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 holds that position for five years and is eligible for a second term. Prime Minister Elie Dote is
recognized as the Head of Government and achieves that status through appointment as the leader of a political party with a
Parliamentary Majority and holds that position five years. Its form of government is a republic and they celebrate the
creation of their constitution on the 5th of December 2004.
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.
120th 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 43rd largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with Chad,
Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo and Cameroon.
President Francois Bozize is recognized as the Chief of State and achieved that status through a coup against President
Faustin-Archange Touadera, 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 holds that position for five years and is eligible for a second term. Prime Minister Elie Dote is
recognized as the Head of Government and achieves that status through appointment as the leader of a political party with a
Parliamentary Majority and holds that position five years. Its form of government is a republic and they celebrate the
creation of their constitution on the 5th of December 2004.
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 |
Central African Republic or CAR as some people call it, is pretty, I'm sure and it is. Don't get me
wrong but photos were hard to find. If I am to go I would like to see and do the following; I would like
to get more photos of Bangui, meet everyone and help them fight AIDS, ride an elephant and get
more photos of them too, hopefully swim in the Oubangu River, meet the western Lowland Gorillas
and get many photos of the white rhinos. Could you visit and help me get more photos?
wrong but photos were hard to find. If I am to go I would like to see and do the following; I would like
to get more photos of Bangui, meet everyone and help them fight AIDS, ride an elephant and get
more photos of them too, hopefully swim in the Oubangu River, meet the western Lowland Gorillas
and get many photos of the white rhinos. Could you visit and help me get more photos?
5 Suitcases = Let's Go Now!
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
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CENTRAL
AFRICAN
REPUBLIC
Updated 09/22/10
AFRICAN
REPUBLIC
Updated 09/22/10
| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
6.3% (2007 est.)
160,000
11,000
160,000
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| 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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