Central African Republic
Bangui · Central Africa
Central African Republic is a country in Africa. Its capital city is Bangui, the official currency is the Central African CFA Franc, and the main language is French.
With a population of roughly 5.7 million people spread over 622,984 km², Central African Republic is the 114th most populous country in the world and the 43rd largest by area. That works out at about 9 people per square kilometre.
Central African Republic shares land borders with Chad, Sudan, South Sudan, DR Congo, Congo and Cameroon — 6 neighbours in all. Its largest urban centres are Bangui, Bimbo and Berbérati. The highest point in the country is Mont Ngaoui, at 1,420 metres.
For scale, it covers almost exactly the same area as Somalia, while its population is closest to that of Denmark.
- Capital
- Bangui
- Region
- Central Africa
- Population
- 5,700,000
- Area
- 622,984 km²
- Currency
- Central African CFA Franc
- Main language
- French
- Highest point
- Mont Ngaoui
1,420 m - Land borders
- 6
Central African Republic: things worth knowing
- The Central African Republic sits almost exactly at the centre of the African landmass.
- It is rich in diamonds, gold and uranium yet remains among the world's least developed economies.
- Sangha Trinational park, shared with Cameroon and Congo, protects largely undisturbed rainforest.
Central African Republic in context
Africa has 54 sovereign countries in total. Central African Republic ranks 37th among them by population.
See the full list of Africa countries, or browse all 195 countries.