10 Facts about Central African Republic

Find out the useful information about the landlocked country in Central Africa in Facts about Central African Republic. There are several countries which share the border with Central African Republic. Those include Cameroon to the west, Republic of Congo and Democratic Republic of Congo to the south, South Sudan to the east, Sudan to the northeast and Chad to the north. Here are other interesting facts about Central African Republic below:

Facts about Central African Republic 1: the land

The land area of Central African Republic is around 240,000 square miles or 620,000 square km. Based on the report in 2014, it is inhabited by 4.7 million people.

Facts about Central African Republic 2: the condition of the land area

In the north of Central African Republic, you can find the Sahelo-Sudanian zone. On the south part of CAR, you can spot the equatorial forest zone. It also has Sudano-Guinean savannas.

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Facts about Central African Republic 3: as a colony

In the end of 19th century, Central African Republic was colonized by France. In 1960, it earned the independence from France. Then several autocratic leaders ruled CAR.

Facts about Central African Republic 4: the democracy

In 1993, the people in CAR had their own first multiparty democratic election. The presidential seat was grabbed by Ange-Félix Patassé. In 2003 coup, General François Bozizé removed Patassé from the presidential seat.

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Facts about Central African Republic 5: a war

In 2004, there was Central African Republic Bush War. In 2007 and 2011, the peace treaty was signed. In December 2012, there was dispute between the Christian, Muslim factions and government. In 2013 and 2014, there was religious and ethnic cleaning happened in the country.

Facts about Central African Republic 6: the poor country in the world

Central Africa republic is considered as one of the poorest countries in the world. Find facts about Cape Town South Africa here.

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Facts about Central African Republic 7: the resources

Even though it is very poor, actually the country is a home to various mineral deposits and resources such as gold, crude oil, hydropower, lumber, uranium reserves and diamonds.

Facts about Central African Republic 8: the human development index

The level of human development in Central African Republic is very low. It was placed in 185th ranking based on the human development index in 2013.

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Facts about Central African Republic 9: the granite plateau

If you are interested to know the granite plateau in CAR, you can go to Yade Massif. It is located on the northwest area. Get facts about Benin here.

Facts about Central African Republic 10: Bangui Magnetic Anomaly

Have you ever heard about Bangui Magnetic Anomaly? It is considered as one of the largest anomalies in the planet and it is located in CAR.

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