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Country Name

Central African Republic

Country Code

CF

Country Calling Code

+236

Country Profile

A virtual guide to the Central African Republic, known until 1958 as Ubanghi Shari, a landlocked country in Central Africa. The former French colony became independent in 1960. The CAR is bordered by Chad to the north, Sudan to the northeast, South Sudan to the east, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of the Congo to the south and Cameroon to the west. The country occupies an area of 622,984 km², making it somewhat larger than France, or slightly smaller than Texas.

Capital Name

Bangui

Languages

French (official), Sangho (national).

Country Currency

Africaine franc (XAF)

Time Zone

Local Time = UTC +1h

Driving (Left/Right)

drives on the right

Population

46.7 lakhs (2018)

Country Area

623,000 km² (242,000 sq. mi.)

Place to Visit

Bangui Center Zinga Manovo-Gounda St Floris National Park Dzanga-Ndoki National Park Boali Waterfalls Chinko Nature Reserve Bouar Megaliths Kembe Lobaye Birao Mbaiki Bamingui Bimbo Berberati

News

Agence Centrafrique Presse ACAP Official Central African Republic news (in French). Radio Ndeke Luka Central African Republic Radio station broadcasting in French and Sango. allAfrica.com: Central African Republic CAR related news. IRIN Latest news from Central African Republic.

Art Culture

Bushmeat Crisis Task Force BCTF is dedicated to the conservation of wildlife populations threatened by commercial hunting of wildlife for sale as meat. Esi-africa.com: Central Africa esi-africa.com provides utility news and information for the African power industry.

Economy Business

Banque Centrale des Etats d'Afrique Centrale - BEAC Central Bank of Cameroon, Chad, Central African Republic, Congo, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. IZF.net, le portail de la Zone Franc CFA Information about business and investment in the Western African countries within the monetary system of the Franc Zone - CFA. (in French) Société centrafricaine de Télécommunications (SOCATEL) The Central African Company of Telecommunication (in French)

Transport

Tourism

Education

Université de Bangui Bangui University is a public university located in the country's capital Bangui. International Network for Higher Education in Africa The site provides a brief overview of the country's higher education institutions.

Visa Process

NOTES FOR CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC TOURIST VISAS: Maximum Stay: 30 days May not be obtained upon arrival TOURIST REQUIREMENTS FOR CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC VISAS: Three completed Central African Republic visa applications Three passport type photos One copy of proof of vaccination for yellow fever Physical passport with 6 months validity beyond trip completion and one blank visa page Non-USA passport holders must provide a copy of green card or US Visa and I-94 One copy of flight itinerary

Additional Information

Climate: Tropical, ranging from humid equatorial in the south to Sahelo-Sudanese in the north; hot, dry winters with mild to hot, wet summers. Type: Republic. Independence: 13 August 1960 (from France) Natural resources: Diamonds, uranium, timber, gold, oil. Agriculture products: Timber, cotton, coffee, tobacco, foodcrops, livestock. Industries: Diamond mining, sawmills, breweries, textiles

Central African Republic

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