What Language Do They Speak in Central African Republic?

The flag of Central African Republic is composed of four equal horizontal bands of blue, white, green and yellow intersected at the center by a vertical red band of equal size as the horizontal bands. A yellow five-pointed star is situated on the hoist side of the blue band.
Official languages of Central African Republic French, Sango

Facts last checked 31 August 2026.

Central African Republic has 2 official languages: French, Sango. French is also an official language in 30 other countries worldwide.

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Languages in Central African Republic — FAQ

What language do they speak in Central African Republic?

The official languages of Central African Republic are French and Sango.

How many official languages does Central African Republic have?

Central African Republic has 2 official languages: French, Sango.

Is French spoken anywhere else?

French is also an official language in 30 other countries.

🌍 All facts about Central African Republic 🏛️ Capital: Bangui 💰 Currency: Central African CFA franc

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