Central African Republic

Where is Central African Republic?

Central African Republic is in Middle Africa, Africa, bordering Cameroon, Chad, DR Congo, Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Sudan. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital

Bangui

Continent

Africa

Subregion

Middle Africa

Population

4,666,377

Land area

622,984 km²

ISO codes

CF / CAF

Languages

French, Sango

Coastline

Landlocked

Currency

Central African CFA franc (XAF)

Calling code

+236

Internet domain

.cf

How Central African Republic compares

Central African Republic ranks 124th of 194 countries on this site by population and 42nd by land area — roughly 0.06% of their combined population. In Africa it ranks 39th of 54 by population and 19th by area. It has no coastline. It shares land borders with 6 other countries.

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Flag of Central African Republic: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Central African Republic flag breaks down as 21.4% yellow, 20.5% green, 20.3% white, 19% blue and 18.8% red.

• 21.4% yellow
• 20.5% green
• 20.3% white
• 19% blue
• 18.8% red

Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.

Did you know?

1. Dzanga-Sangha Reserve shelters western lowland gorillas, forest elephants, and bongo antelope in dense rainforest.
2. The Central African Republic sits at the geographic heart of Africa, far from any ocean coast.
3. Bangui grew along the Ubangi River, a major tributary feeding the Congo River system.
4. Manovo-Gounda St. Floris National Park was once famed for black rhino and is now a World Heritage Site in Danger.
5. Pygmy communities in the southern forests maintain among the oldest continuous hunter-gatherer traditions on the continent.

Bordering countries

• Cameroon
• Chad
• DR Congo
• Republic of the Congo
• South Sudan
• Sudan

Central African Republic: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Central African Republic?

The capital of Central African Republic is Bangui.

What continent is Central African Republic in?

Central African Republic is in Africa, specifically the Middle Africa subregion.

What is the population of Central African Republic?

Central African Republic has a population of roughly 4,666,377 people, across a land area of 622,984 km².

What language is spoken in Central African Republic?

The main languages of Central African Republic are French and Sango.

Which countries border Central African Republic?

Central African Republic shares a land border with 6 countries: Cameroon, Chad, DR Congo, Republic of the Congo, South Sudan and Sudan.