Quick Data on Central African Republic
| Short Name | none |
| Capital | Bangui |
| Long Name | Central African Republic |
| Country Code | CT |
| Continent | Africa |
| Total Area | 622,984 sq km |
| Population | 5,990,855 |
| Language | French |
| Nationality | Central African(s) |
Geography of Central African Republic
As a country in Africa, with coordinates at 7 00 N, 21 00 E, Central African Republic neighbors Cameroon 901 km, Chad 1556 km, Democratic Republic of the Congo 1747 km, Republic of the Congo 487 km, South Sudan 1055 km, Sudan 174 km. The terrain in Central African Republic is described as vast, flat to rolling plateau; scattered hills in northeast and southwest, with an average elevation point of 635 m. The climate of Central African Republic: tropical; hot, dry winters; mild to hot, wet summers.
| Surface Total | 622,984 sq km |
| Land Surface | 622,984 sq km |
| Water Surface | 0 sq km |
| Land Boundaries | 5,920 km |
| Neighbor Countries | Cameroon 901 km, Chad 1556 km, Democratic Republic of the Congo 1747 km, Republic of the Congo 487 km, South Sudan 1055 km, Sudan 174 km |
| Coastline | 0 km |
| Lowest Elevation Point | Oubangui River 335 m |
| Highest Elevation Point | Mont Ngaoui 1,410 m |
Resources of Central African Republic
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being diamonds, uranium, timber, gold, oil, hydropower. The agricultural land occupies 8.10% of Central African Republic, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 36.20%.
| Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
| Agricultural Land | 8.10% | 50,462 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Irrigated Land | 10 sq km | 2012 | |
| Forest Land | 36.20% | 225,520 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Other Land | 55.70% | 347,002 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Central African Republic
The population of the country is estimated at 5,990,855 people, with the biggest urban area having 889,000 BANGUI (capital) (2020). Known as Central African(s), the people from Central African Republic come from diversified ethnic groups such as Baya 28.8%, Banda 22.9%, Mandjia 9.9%, Sara 7.9%, M’Baka-Bantu 7.9%, Arab-Fulani (Peul) 6%, Mbum 6%, Ngbanki 5.5%, Zande-Nzakara 3%, other Central African Republic ethnic groups 2%, non-Central African Republic ethnic groups .1%. The official language is French. Religions: Christian 89.5%, Muslim 8.5%, folk 1%, unaffiliated 1% (2010 est.).
| Population | 5,990,855 |
| Nationality | Central African(s) |
| Official Language | French |
| Other Languages | French (official), Sangho (lingua franca and national language), tribal languages |
| Birth Rate | 33.2 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Death Rate | 12.3 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Urban Population | 42.20% of total population (2020) |
| Physicians Density | 0.07 physicians/1,000 population (2015) |
| Hospital Beds Density | 1 beds/1,000 population (2011) |
Governing Type of Central African Republic
Central African Republic is a presidential republic. The legal system makes use of civil law system based on the French model.
| Governing Type | presidential republic |
| Citizenship by Birth | no |
| Citizenship by Descent | least one parent must be a citizen of the Central African Republic |
| Dual Citizenship | yes |
| Residency Requirement for Naturalization | 35 years |
| Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age; universal |
Economy of Central African Republic
From a population total of 5,990,855, the labor force is 2.242 million (2017 est.). The main products in agriculture are: cotton, coffee, tobacco, cassava (manioc, tapioca), yams, millet, corn, bananas; timber. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: gold and diamond mining, logging, brewing, sugar refining. Its exports cover diamonds, timber, cotton, coffee. The main import products are: food, textiles, petroleum products, machinery, electrical equipment, motor vehicles, chemicals, pharmaceuticals.
| Exports | $113.7 million (2017 est.) |
| Imports | $393.1 million (2017 est.) |
| Export Partners | France 31.2%, Burundi 16.2%, China 12.5%, Cameroon 9.6%, Austria 7.8% (2017) |
| Import Partners | France 17.1%, US 12.3%, India 11.5%, China 8.2%, South Africa 7.4%, Japan 5.8%, Italy 5.1%, Cameroon 4.9%, Netherlands 4.6% (2017) |
| GDP / Capita | $700 (2017 est.) |
| Electricity Production | 171.4 million kWh (2016 est.) |
| Electrification Rate | population without electricity: 5 million (2017) |
| Internet Users | 246,000 |
| Internet Penetration Rate | 4.60% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Central African Republic, statistics sectio
