Situated in Middle Africa, Central African Republic 🇨🇫 (officially Central African Republic) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 5.3 million and a total area of 622,984 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Central African Republic through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Bangui, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Central African Republic located?
Geographically, Central African Republic belongs to Middle Africa within Africa. Its territory spans approximately 622,984 km², which makes it the 44th largest country or territory on Earth.
As a landlocked country, Central African Republic has no direct access to the open ocean, which has shaped its trade routes, cuisine and history in distinctive ways. It shares land borders with Cameroon, Chad, DR Congo, Congo, South Sudan and Sudan.
The capital city is Bangui, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how central african life really works.
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Who lives in Central African Republic?
Around 5.3 million people live in Central African Republic, making it the 122nd most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Central African Republic is called a Central African.
Central African Republic is multilingual: the languages spoken include French and Sango. This linguistic variety reflects the country's layered history and the many communities that shaped it.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Central African Republic — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the Central African CFA franc (XAF, symbol Fr). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Central African Republic is +236. Websites from the country typically use the .cf internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Central African Republic are its flag, its capital Bangui, and its approximate population of 5.3 million.
Neighbouring countries
Central African Republic shares borders with 6 countries:
Fun facts about Central African Republic
- Central African Republic's flag emoji is 🇨🇫 — its two-letter country code is CF and its three-letter code is CAF.
- Central African Republic covers 622,984 km², ranking 44th in the world by area.
- With about 5.3 million people, Central African Republic holds the 122nd spot in the world population ranking.
- Central African Republic is a member state of the United Nations.
- Central African Republic is one of the world's landlocked countries — it has no sea coastline.
Central African Republic — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Central African Republic?
- The capital of Central African Republic is Bangui.
- What is the population of Central African Republic?
- Central African Republic has a population of approximately 5,330,690 people, ranking 122nd in the world.
- Where is Central African Republic located?
- Central African Republic is located in Middle Africa, part of the Africa region. It is a landlocked country.
- What language is spoken in Central African Republic?
- The languages spoken in Central African Republic include French and Sango.
- What currency is used in Central African Republic?
- Central African Republic uses the Central African CFA franc (XAF).
