Central African Republic

Maps and Statistics of Central African Republic

The Central African Republic (CAR) is a landlocked country in the heart of Africa, bordered by Chad, Sudan, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of the Congo, and Cameroon. Its capital and largest city is Bangui. The nation is rich in natural resources such as diamonds, gold, and uranium but remains one of the world's least developed countries due to ongoing conflict and political instability. The population is diverse, with various ethnic groups and languages, and the official language is French.