Central African Republic
Central African Republic
People: Central African
Central African Republic is located in Middle Africa and has a population of around 6.5 million. Its capital city is Bangui, and the most widely spoken official language is French. Central African Republic is landlocked, sharing borders with 6 neighbouring countries.
By the numbers, Central African Republic is the 109th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.08% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 42nd out of 196, with a population density of roughly 10 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Central African Republic — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Central African Republic |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Bangui |
| Continent | Africa |
| Region | Middle Africa |
| Population | 6,470,307 |
| Area | 622,984 km² |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc (XAF) Fr |
| Official Languages | French, Sango |
| Dialling Code | +236 |
| Internet TLD | .cf |
| Timezone | UTC+01:00 |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | CF / CAF |
| Borders | Cameroon, Chad, DR Congo, Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Sudan |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Central African Republic
What is the capital and currency of Central African Republic?
The capital of Central African Republic is Bangui and the currency is the Central African CFA franc (XAF), symbol Fr.
What is the capital of Central African Republic?
The capital of Central African Republic is Bangui.
What currency does Central African Republic use?
Central African Republic uses the Central African CFA franc (XAF, symbol: Fr).
What language do they speak in Central African Republic?
The official languages of Central African Republic are French and Sango.
What is the dialling code for Central African Republic?
The international dialling code for Central African Republic is +236.
What side of the road does Central African Republic drive on?
Central African Republic drives on the right-hand side of the road.
Countries bordering Central African Republic
Cameroon
Chad
DR Congo
Republic of the Congo
South Sudan
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