Central African Republic
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About Central African Republic
Central African Republic is a landlocked country located in Central Africa, bordered by Chad, Sudan, South Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, and Cameroon, covering an area of approximately 622,984 square kilometers. As of 2025, the Central African Republic has a population of over 5.5 million, with French and Sango as official languages. The country features mostly flat to rolling terrain with some hills in the northeast, experiencing a tropical climate. Bangui serves as the capital.
The Central African Republic is one of the poorest countries in the world despite significant natural resources including diamonds, gold, uranium, and timber. The economy is primarily agricultural, with cassava, cotton, and coffee as key products. Decades of political instability, conflict, and weak governance have severely hindered development and investment. The country receives substantial international humanitarian assistance and peacekeeping support, while efforts continue to build stability and economic recovery.
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enormous natural resources; extreme poverty; weak public institutions and infrastructure; political and gender-based violence have led to displacement of roughly 25% of population; Bangui-Douala corridor blockade reduced activity and tax collection; strong agricultural performance offset COVID-19 downturn