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Central African Republic

Central African Republic · Middle Africa

About Central African Republic

Central African Republic is a country in Middle Africa, with Bangui as its capital. It is home to roughly 5.51 million people, giving a population density of about 9 people per square kilometre. The country covers 622,984 km² of land and shares land borders with 6 neighbouring countries. Its economy is valued at approximately $3.07B in nominal GDP (2025), and it records a Human Development Index of 0.414. The official currency is the Central African CFA franc (XAF), and the main languages are French, Sango.

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Fun facts about Central African Republic

• Central African Republic is the 118th most populous country in the world, with about 5.51 million people.
• By land area it is the 42nd-largest country in the world, covering 622,984 km².
• It has the world's 166th-largest economy by nominal GDP ($3.07B).
• Central African Republic shares land borders with 6 countries.
• It is classed by the UN as a country of low human development, with an HDI of 0.414.
• Central African Republic has a population density of about 9 people per square kilometre.

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