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Central African Republic

Africa

Capital

Bangui

Population

5,152,421

Area

622,984 km²

Currency

Central African CFA Franc (XAF)

Phone Code

+236

ISO Codes

CF / CAF

ISO numeric

140

Internet domain

.cf

Timezone

UTC+1

Religion

Christianity, Islam

About Central African Republic

The Central African Republic has vast tropical forests. Despite mineral wealth, it remains one of the world's least developed countries.

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Languages

French, Sango

Central African Republic in numbers

These figures are calculated from the data on this page and compared with the other 195 countries Beelad covers.

Population density	8.3 people per km² rank 185 of 196 (highest first); the average across all 196 countries is 60 per km²
Share of world population	0.0637 % world total: 8,091,734,930 (UN, 1 July 2023)
Share of Africa	0.348% of its people, 2.1% of its land area
Area in square miles	240,535 1 km² = 0.386 sq mi
Closest in size	South Sudan (619,745 km²)
Closest in population	New Zealand (5,172,836 people)

Who else uses XAF?

5 other countries in our list also use XAF: Cameroon, Chad, Congo (Republic), Equatorial Guinea, Gabon.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Central African Republic?

The capital of Central African Republic is Bangui.

What is the population of Central African Republic?

Central African Republic has a population of approximately 5,152,421 people.

What currency does Central African Republic use?

The currency of Central African Republic is the Central African CFA Franc (XAF).

What languages are spoken in Central African Republic?

The official or major languages of Central African Republic are French, Sango.

Did You Know?

Central African Republic ranks #122 of 196 countries by population, with about 5,152,421 people.
Central African Republic ranks #42 of 196 countries by area, covering 622,984 km².
Within Africa, Central African Republic ranks #38 of 54 countries by population.
Central African Republic recognises 2 official or major language(s): French, Sango.

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Data notes and sources

Population: UN World Population Prospects 2024, estimate for 1 July 2023 (people living in the country, whatever their citizenship).
Area: total area including inland water, in km². Codes: ISO 3166-1 (alpha-2, alpha-3, numeric), ISO 4217 (currency), ITU-T E.164 (calling codes) and the IANA root zone (internet domains).
Time zone: the standard (non-daylight-saving) offset, or the range of offsets for countries with several zones.
Last reviewed: October 2026. Found an error? Tell us through the contact page.

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