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20 interesting facts about Central African Republic

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  1. The Central African Republic (CAR) is officially known as the Central African Republic.
  2. The country is located in Central Africa, bordered by Chad, Sudan, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Republic of Congo, and Cameroon.
  3. The official languages are French and Sango.
  4. The currency is the Central African CFA franc.
  5. The Central African Republic has a population of over 4.7 million people.
  6. The country has a diverse cultural makeup, with over 80 ethnic groups.
  7. The Central African Republic was a French colony before gaining independence in 1960.
  8. The country has a diverse religious makeup, with Christianity and indigenous religions being the predominant religions.
  9. The Central African Republic is known for its rich wildlife, including elephants, gorillas, and chimpanzees.
  10. The country’s economy is based on agriculture and mineral resources, particularly diamonds.
  11. The Central African Republic has a rich tradition of music and dance, with the makossa and the bikutsi being popular genres.
  12. The Central African Republic has a history of political instability and civil war, with several coups and conflicts taking place in the country since independence.
  13. The capital and largest city is Bangui.
  14. The Central African Republic is home to many national parks and protected areas, such as the Dzanga-Ndoki National Park and the Manovo-Gounda St. Floris National Park.
  15. The country has a diverse range of ethnic groups and languages, with over 80 different ethnic groups and around 80 languages spoken.
  16. The Central African Republic has a low Human Development Index (HDI) ranking, indicating a lower standard of living compared to other countries.
  17. The country is known for its traditional festivals, such as the Gbaya people’s “Masks Festival”
  18. The Central African Republic has a tropical climate and is affected by monsoons.
  19. The Central African Republic is known for its production of diamonds, gold and timber.
  20. The Central African Republic has been experiencing civil war, ethnic cleansing, and human right abuses since 2012, which has caused a humanitarian crisis.