Central African Republic

Central African Republic

The Central African Republic is a landlock country in Central Africa bordered by Chad, Sudan, the Republic of the Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Cameroon.

Fast Facts

Capital: Bangui
Government: Republic
Independence from France: August 13, 1960
Population: 4,216,666 (2007) Est
Currency: Central African Franc (XAF)
Official Language: French, Sango
Religion: Christian, Animist, Muslim
Time Zone: West Africa Time (UTC +1)
International Dialing Code: +236
Internet TLD: .cf
Motto: "Unité, Dignité, Travail" (Unity, Dignity, Work)
Anthems:
1. La Renaissance (French)
2. E Zingo (Sango)
Area: 240,534 square miles

Hampered By Strife, AIDS

Four decades of military dictatorships, flawed elections, unrest, and armed rebellion and guerilla warfare have made the Central African Republic one of Africa's most troubled countries. At least 13% of the population is infected by the HIV virus, and over 20,000 people die each year from HIV/AIDS-related illness.

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Wikipedia: Central African Republic
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BBC: Country profile: Central African Republic
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Central African Republic News

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Relief Web: Central African Republic, Benin frees Central African rebels for talks (February 19, 2008)
allAfrica.com: Central African Republic: Scramble to Contain Meningitis Epidemic (February 13, 2008)

Central African Republic Travel Information

Wikitravel: Central African Republic Travel Guide
U.S. Department of State: Central African Republic Travel Warning
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World 66: Central African Republic Travel Guide

Central African Republic Politics

Wikipedia: Politics of the Central African Republic
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Encyclopedia of the Nations: Central African Republic - Political background
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Central African Republic Facts and History

Wikipedia: History of the Central African Republic
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Central African Republic Maps and Geography

Wikipedia: Geography of the Central African Republic
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Central African Republic Capital

Mahalo's page on Bangui
Wikipedia: Bangui
World 66: Bangui Travel Guide
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Central African Republic Major Cities

Mahalo's page on Bangassou
Wikipedia: Bangassou
Gaisma: Bangassou, Central African Republic

Central African Republic Photos and Videos

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Africa | Republic of Congo | DR Congo | Chad | Sudan | Cameroon | France | Uganda | Niger | Nigeria

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