Central African Republic: flag, capital and facts
Central African Republic is a country in Middle & Southern Africa (Africa). Its capital is Bangui. Population — 5,330,690. Area — 622,984 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Central African Republic
Stripes plus a red vertical band — French and African colours together.
The capital of Central African Republic — Bangui
Bangui is the capital of Central African Republic. Bangui sits beside the Ubangi River.
Facts about Central African Republic
- Capital
- Bangui
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Middle & Southern Africa
- Population
- 5,330,690
- Area
- 622,984 km²
- Currency
- XAF (Fr)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 7°, 21°
How to remember the name
The nameCentral African Republic — right at the very centre of Africa.
Did you know?
The country lies almost exactly at the geographic centre of Africa.
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