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Central African Republic

Central African Republic

Region

Africa • Middle Africa

Capital

Bangui

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The flag of Central African Republic is composed of four equal horizontal bands of blue, white, green and yellow intersected at the center by a vertical red band of equal size as the horizontal bands. A yellow five-pointed star is situated on the hoist side of the blue band.

The flag of Central African Republic is composed of four equal horizontal bands of blue, white, green and yellow intersected at the center by a vertical red band of equal size as the horizontal bands. A yellow five-pointed star is situated on the hoist side of the blue band.

Population
4,829,764
Area
622,984 km²
Time Zone
UTC+01:00
Top-Level Domain
.cf

About Central African Republic

Central African Republic is a country located in Africa, specifically in the Middle Africa region. Its capital city is Bangui. With a population of 4,829,764, it ranks among the less populated countries in terms of population.

The country covers a total area of 622,984 km², making it a large country in terms of land area. With a population density of 7.75 people per square kilometer, it is sparsely populated.

The official languages of Central African Republic include French and Sango.

The currency used in Central African Republic is the Central African CFA franc (Fr), .

Central African Republic is a member of the United Nations.

In Central African Republic, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.

The country operates in the UTC+01:00 time zone.

Central African Republic shares its borders with 6 countries: Cameroon, Chad, DR Congo, Republic of the Congo, South Sudan and Sudan.

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Quick Facts

  • Capital: Bangui
  • Continent: Africa
  • Native Name: République centrafricaine
  • Demonym: Central African
  • Top Level Domain: .cf
  • Calling Code: +236
  • Independence: Independent country
  • Start of Week: Monday

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