Central African Republic has a population of 5,990,855 as of 2020.
Size
622,983 sq km / 240,535 sq mi (slightly smaller than Texas)
Capital City
Bangui, the capital city of Central African Republic, is located on the Ubangi River.
Ethnic Groups
33% Baya 27% Banda 13% Mandjia 10% Sara 7% Mboum 4% M’Baka 4% Yakoma 2% Other
Religion
89.5% Christian 8.5% Muslim 1% Folk 1% Other / Nonreligious
Languages
French
Sangho and other tribal languages are also commonly spoken in Central African Republic.
Geography
Central African Republic is made up of rolling plateaus that form pathways for plentiful waterways.
Economy
Agriculture makes up the majority of the economy, about four-fifth’s of the workforce.
Interesting Fact
The Central African Republic is about the size of France.
Important Facts
During the end of the 19th century, France took the territory that would later become Central African Republic. They finally gained independence on August 13, 1960.
