Central African Republic
Capital
Bangui
Population
~4.9 million
Currency
Central African CFA franc (XAF)
Quick Facts
- Languages
- Sango, French
- Religion
- Christianity, Traditional beliefs, Islam
- Climate
- Tropical savanna; hot with a rainy season (May to October)
Culture & History
Known for: diamonds, political instability, and rainforests
Also famous for: Dzanga-Sangha National Park, wildlife, and poverty
Food: Fufu (cassava dough)
Brief History
French colony; gained independence in 1960; experienced frequent coups and civil conflicts; one of the poorest countries in the world