Central African Republic

Central African Republic

Capital: Bangui
Population: 3,513,000
Languages: French, Sangho, Arabic, Swahili, Hunsa
Religions: Protestant, Roman Catholic, Muslim
Government: Republic
Currency: Communaute Financiere Africaine
Exports: diamonds, coffee, cotton, timber
Area: 622,436 sq. km.
Features: The Ubangi River forms the border with Zaïre. The Chari River runs north to Lake Chad. The Sanaga Lom Mbéré River runs from Lake Chad to Cameroon. [NS] [VH] {UA} {EB}