Central African Republic

Basic Information About The Central African Republic :

Population: The population of the Central African Republic is 5,040,155.

GDP:  $2.9 billion (2016)

Climate: The climate of the Central African Republic is generally tropical, with a wet season that lasts from June to September in the northern regions of the country, and from May to October in the south.

People: There are more than 80 ethnic groups in the Central African Republic (CAR), each with its own language. About 50% are Baya-Mandjia, 40% Banda (largely located in the northern and central parts of the country), and 7% are M’Baka (southwestern corner of the CAR). Sangho, the language of a small group along the Oubangui River, is the national language spoken by the majority of Central Africans. 

Religion: The largest populations of the Central African Republic are Christians. Islam is practiced by 15 percent of the population and the majority of Muslims are Malikite Sunni.

Capital: The capital of the Central African Republic is Bangui.

Language: The official languages of the Central African Republic are French and Sangho. There are approximately 120 languages in the country.

Currency: The Central African CFA Franc BEAC is the currency of Communauté Financière Africaine (BEAC).

Time Zone: UTC+01:00