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Central African Republic — silhouette, capital and facts
The Central African Republic is in Africa and its capital is Bangui. With about 5 million people and 622,984 km², it ranks 42nd in area and 123rd in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of the Central African Republic, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Bangui
- Continent
- Africa
- Population
- about 5 million
- Area
- 622,984 km²
- Language
- Sango and French
- Currency
- Central African CFA franc
- Flag colors
- blue, white, green, yellow, red
Borders
The Central African Republic shares a land border with 6 countries: Chad, Sudan, South Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Cameroon.
Fun facts about the Central African Republic
- The country is landlocked and sits almost at the geographic center of the African continent.
- At Dzanga Bai, a forest clearing, dozens of forest elephants gather to get minerals.
- Sango, a creole national language, is spoken by most of the population alongside French.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of the Central African Republic?
The capital of the Central African Republic is Bangui.
Which continent is the Central African Republic in?
The Central African Republic is in Africa.
Which countries border the Central African Republic?
The Central African Republic shares a land border with 6 countries: Chad, Sudan, South Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Cameroon.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of the Central African Republic?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. The Central African Republic is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about the Central African Republic?
The country is landlocked and sits almost at the geographic center of the African continent. At Dzanga Bai, a forest clearing, dozens of forest elephants gather to get minerals. Sango, a creole national language, is spoken by most of the population alongside French.
More countries in Africa
Countries with a similar silhouette
Going by an automatic comparison of shapes, these outlines are the closest to the outline of the Central African Republic. It is only an approximation.
- Burkina Faso — Ouagadougou, Africa
- Switzerland — Bern, Europe
- Dominican Republic — Santo Domingo, Caribbean
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