CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
– Country Information

Population:
Central African Republic has a population of 5,990,855 as of 2020.

Size:
622,983 sq km / 240,535 sq mi (slightly smaller than Texas)

Capital City:
Bangui, the capital city of Central African Republic, is located on the Ubangi River.

Ethnic Groups:
33% Baya
27% Banda
13% Mandjia
10% Sara
7% Mboum
4% M’Baka
4% Yakoma
2% Other

Religion:
89.5% Christian
8.5% Muslim
1% Folk
1% Other / Nonreligious

Languages:
French

Sangho and other tribal languages are also commonly spoken in Central African Republic.

Geography:
Central African Republic is made up of rolling plateaus that form pathways for plentiful waterways.

Economy:
Agriculture makes up the majority of the economy, about four-fifth’s of the workforce.

Interesting Fact:
The Central African Republic is about the size of France.

Important Facts:
During the end of the 19th century, France took the territory that would later become Central African Republic. They finally gained independence on August 13, 1960.