Central African Republic Map
Google Maps, detailed facts of Central African Republic (ISO: CF) and the capital city, Bangui. This page enables you to explore Central African Republic and its land boundaries in total: 5,920 km. You may also view the border countries of Central African Republic (total: 6, Cameroon 901 km, Chad 1,556 km, Democratic Republic of the Congo 1,747 km, Republic of the Congo 487 km, South Sudan 1,055 km, Sudan 174 km with its area of total: 622,984 sq km; land: 622,984 sq km, water: 0 sq km through detailed Satellite imagery – fast and easy as never before – with Google Maps.
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Geographical facts about Central African Republic including Bangui, the capital city of Central African Republic |
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| Name of the country: | Central African Republic | Capital city: | Bangui |
| Geographical coordinates of Central African Republic: | 7 00 N, 21 00 E | Geographical coordinates of Bangui: | 4 22 N 18 35 E |
| Location of Central African Republic: | Central Africa, north of Democratic Republic of the Congo | Continent / area: | Africa |
| The area of Central African Republic: | total: 622,984 sq km; land: 622,984 sq km, water: 0 sq km | Area comparative of Central African Republic: | slightly smaller than Texas |
| The elevation data of Central African Republic: | mean elevation: 635 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Oubangui River 335 m, highest point: Mont Ngaoui 1,420 m | The climate of Central African Republic: | tropical: hot, dry winters: mild to hot, wet summers |
| Land use of Central African Republic: | agricultural land: 8.1%; arable land 2.9%; permanent crops 0.1%; permanent pasture 5.1%; forest: 36.2%; other: 55.7% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 10 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Central African Republic: | landlocked country; almost the precise center of Africa | The terrain of Central African Republic: | vast, flat to rolling plateau; scattered hills in northeast and southwest |
| Land boundaries of Central African Republic: | total: 5,920 km | Borders countries of Central African Republic: | Cameroon 901 km, Chad 1,556 km, Democratic Republic of the Congo 1,747 km, Republic of the Congo 487 km, South Sudan 1,055 km, Sudan 174 km |
| Maritime claims of Central African Republic: | none – (landlocked country) | ||
Fast Facts about Central African Republic
Are you traveling to Central African Republic? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Africa, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Central Africa, north of Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Did you know that the legal system of Central African Republic is civil law system based on the French model?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Central African Republic, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 20,278 km, paved: 1,385 km, unpaved: 18,893 km (2010)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: BANGUI (capital) 794,000 (2015). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 40% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Central African Republic: 5,507,257 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 2.12% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are French (official language), Sangho (lingua franca and national language), tribal languages. These days, Central African Republic has to face a net migration rate of 0 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Central African Republic nowadays; Baya 33%, Banda 27%, Mandjia 13%, Sara 10%, Mboum 7%, M’Baka 4%, Yakoma 4%, other 2%.
The right to vote in Central African Republic can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; citizenship by birth: no. Citizenship by descent only: least one parent must be a citizen of the Central African Republic. Dual citizenship recognized: yes, residency requirement for naturalization: 35 years.
In case if you plan to visit Central African Republic for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Central African Republic are: Republic Day, 1 December (1958).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Central African Republic, these are the most likely dangers you might face: hot, dry, dusty harmattan winds affect northern areas; floods are common. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Bangui and/or Central African Republic?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Central African Republic, the population has to face a death rate of 13.5 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Central African Republic
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Central African Republic. Here they are: French (official language), Sangho (lingua franca and national language), tribal languages.
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .cf
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; tropical: hot, dry winters: mild to hot, wet summers.
Its capital city is Bangui, where the local time zone is UTC+1, which is 6 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Bangui: N/A.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Central African Republic; mean elevation: 635 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Oubangui River 335 m, highest point: Mont Ngaoui 1,420 m. The length of its total coastline are: 0 km (landlocked country) and the length of the land boundaries is total: 5,920 km.
Current environmental issues in Central African Republic; tap water is not potable; poaching has diminished the country’s reputation as one of the last great wildlife refuges; desertification; deforestation.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: hot, dry, dusty harmattan winds affect northern areas; floods are common.
For your traveling options, there are 39 (2013) airports and N/A heliports in Central African Republic all together with 2,800 km (the primary navigable river is the Ubangi, which joins the River Congo; it was the traditional route for the export of products because it connected with the Congo-Ocean railway at Brazzaville; because of the warfare on both sides of the River Congo from 1997, importers and exporters preferred routes through Cameroon) (2011) waterways, and roadways in total: total: 20,278 km, paved: 1,385 km, unpaved: 18,893 km (2010).
Background of Central African Republic
Like every nation, Central African Republic also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; The former French colony of Ubangi-Shari became the Central African Republic upon independence in 1960. After three tumultuous decades of misrule – mostly by military governments – civilian rule was established in 1993 but lasted only a decade. In March 2003, President Ange-Felix PATASSE was deposed in a military coup led by General Francois BOZIZE, who established a transitional government. Elections held in 2005 affirmed General BOZIZE as president; he was reelected in 2011 in voting widely viewed as flawed. The government still lacks full control of the countryside, where lawlessness persists. The militant group, Lord’s Resistance Army, continues to destabilize southeastern Central African Republic, and several rebel groups joined together in early December 2012 to launch a series of attacks that left them in control of numerous towns in the northern and central parts of the country. The rebels – unhappy with BOZIZE’s government – participated in peace talks in early January 2013 which resulted in a coalition government including the rebellion’s leadership. In March 2013, the coalition government dissolved, rebels seized the capital, and President BOZIZE fled the country. Rebel leader Michel DJOTODIA assumed the presidency and the following month established a National Transitional Council (CNT). In January 2014, the CNT elected Catherine SAMBA-PANZA as interim president. Elections completed in March 2016 installed independent candidate Faustin-Archange TOUADERA as president. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
