Central African Republic is a landlocked country in Africa with a population of 4.8M and an area of 622,984 km². Its capital is Bangui, French is the official language, and it is a republic. Central African Republic shares borders with 6 countries.
Key facts
ContinentAfrica
CapitalBangui
Population4.8M
Area622,984 km²
LanguageFrench
ReligionChristianity
GovernmentRepublic
CurrencyCentral African CFA Franc
GDP/capita$500
Independence1960
Geography
LandlockedRainforestSavanna
RiversCongo
BordersChad, Sudan, South Sudan, DR Congo, Republic of Congo, Cameroon
History & Culture
Colonised by France
Economy & Resources
AgricultureCotton, Coffee, Cassava
Memberships
African Union
🎯 How to identify Central African Republic in Geo Atlas
These Yes/No questions help narrow down Central African Republic efficiently:
Is the country located in Africa?
✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation?
❌ No
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)?
✅ Yes
Does the country have a coastline?
❌ No
Does the country have a population > 50 million?
❌ No
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m?
❌ No
Is the country a member of African Union?
✅ Yes
Is the country crossed by the Congo river?
✅ Yes
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