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Central African Republic: flag, map, capital and facts
Everything about Central African Republic: its flag, its map and its facts.
- Capital
- Bangui
- Population
- 5.5 million
- Area
- 622,984 km²
- Currency
- Central African CFA Franc
#119 by population · #42 by area · #168 economy in the world · #183 by population density
Population and society
Population of cf, 1960–2025. From 1.7 million in 1960 to 5.5 million in 2025.
- Population density
- 9 per km² (rank 183 of 194)
- Urban population
- 44.6% (2025)
- Under 15
- 48.7% (highest in the world)
- Over 65
- 2.2% (2025)
- Children per woman
- 5.95 (2024)
- Internet users
- 13.8% (2024)
Economy and nature
- GDP
- $3.1B (rank 168 of 194)
- Unemployment
- 6.3% (2025)
- Inflation
- 1% (2025)
- Forests
- 72.5% (of its land · 2024)
- CO₂ per person
- 0.1 t (a year · 2024)
- Lowest point
- 335 m (Ubangi River)
Figures: World Bank, latest year with data. Lowest point: reviewed by hand.
Symbols
- Anthem
- La Renaissance
- Official name
- République centrafricaine · Ködörösêse tî Bêafrîka
- Motto
- Unité, Dignité, Travail (French)
Coat of arms and anthem: Wikimedia Commons.
Practical facts
- Official languages
- French and Sango
- Calling code
- +236
- Internet domain
- .cf
- Driving side
- On the right
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Demonym
- Central African
Geography
- Continent
- Africa
- Neighbouring countries
- Cameroon, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Sudan
- Highest point
- Mont Ngaoui (1,410 m)
- Largest city
- Bangui, the capital
- Access to the sea
- No (landlocked)
History and politics
- Form of government
- Presidential republic
- Independence from
- France (1960)
Economy and life
- GDP per person
- $556 (2025)
- Life expectancy
- 57.7 years (2024)
- Human Development Index
- 0.414 (rank 191 of 193)
Prefectures in figures
| Name | Capital | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamingui-Bangoran | N'Délé | 43,229 (2003) | 58,200 |
| Bangui | — | 889,231 (2020) | 67 |
| Basse-Kotto | Mobaye | 249,150 (2003) | 17,604 |
| Haut-Mbomou | Obo | 57,602 (2003) | 55,530 |
| Haute-Kotto | Bria | 90,316 (2003) | 86,650 |
| Kémo | Sibut | 118,420 (2003) | 17,204 |
| Lim-Pendé | Paoua | — | — |
| Lobaye | Mbaïki | 246,875 (2003) | 19,235 |
| Mambéré | Carnot | — | — |
| Mambéré-Kadéï | Berbérati | 364,795 (2003) | 30,203 |
| Mbomou | Bangassou | 164,009 (2003) | 61,150 |
| Nana-Grébizi | Kaga-Bandoro | 117,816 (2003) | 19,996 |
| Nana-Mambéré | Bouar | 233,666 (2003) | 26,600 |
| Ombella-M'Poko | Bimbo | 356,725 (2003) | 31,835 |
| Ouaka | Bambari | 276,710 (2003) | 49,900 |
| Ouham | Bossangoa | 369,220 (2003) | 50,250 |
| Ouham-Fafa | Batangafo | — | — |
| Ouham-Pendé | Bozoum | 430,506 (2003) | 32,100 |
| Sangha-Mbaéré | Nola | 101,074 (2003) | 19,412 |
| Vakaga | Birao | 52,255 (2003) | 46,500 |
Capitals, population and area: Wikidata. The year of each population is in brackets.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of the Central African Republic?
Bangui
How many people live in the Central African Republic?
5.5 million inhabitants (2025)
What currency is used in the Central African Republic?
Central African CFA Franc
What are the official languages of the Central African Republic?
French and Sango
What is the calling code of the Central African Republic?
+236
Which countries border the Central African Republic?
Cameroon, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, and Sudan
What is the highest point of the Central African Republic?
Mont Ngaoui (1,410 m)
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Data: World Bank (population, economy), UNDP (human development), Wikidata, GeoNames and mledoze/countries.