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Central African Republic

Map of Central African Repu

Capital City:
Bangui

Population:
3895150 (2003)

Size:
240534 square miles (622983.06 square kilometers)


Factsheet - References - Current Online News

Central African Repu Factsheet

Official (or unofficial) Website:
http://www.rca-gouv.net/etoile.html

Currency:
Franc CFA

Bordering Countries:
Chad, Sudan, Congo (Kinshasa), Congo (Brazzaville), and Cameroon

Major Cities:
Bangui

Language(s):
French and Sangho

Ethnic Groups:
Baya, Banda, Sara, Mandija, Mboum, and Mbaka

Natural Resources:
Manioc, yams, millet, corn, bananas, cotton, tobacco, coffee, cocoa, palm products, cattle, timber, rubber, diamonds (leading export), uranium, and gold

Higher Education Institutation(s):
Université de Bangui

Maps:
Political Map
Relief Map

Reference Sources:
Central African Repu directory
Central African Repu key facts (geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues)
Central African Repu information from OneWorld (content and links to other sites)
Central African Repu information from World Information (key facts, profile, visitor guide, weather, map, news, directory, key indicators, and more)

Online News Sources:
AllAfrica.com: Central African Republic - Top News