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Central African Republic: capital, population, borders and facts
Central African Republic is a country in Africa. Its capital city is Bangui. Central African Republic shares a land border with 6 countries: Cameroon, Chad, Congo, DR Congo, South Sudan and Sudan. It is landlocked, which means it has no coastline on an ocean.
| Capital city | Bangui |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Land neighbours | 6: Cameroon, Chad, Congo, DR Congo, South Sudan, Sudan |
| Coastline | None. It is landlocked. |
Outline of Central African Republic
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Central African Republic?
The capital of Central African Republic is Bangui.
Which countries border Central African Republic?
Central African Republic borders Cameroon, Chad, Congo, DR Congo, South Sudan and Sudan.
Is Central African Republic landlocked?
Yes, Central African Republic is landlocked.
Travel basics for Central African Republic
In Central African Republic, traffic drives on the right, plug types C and E and emergency number police 117, ambulance 1220, fire 118. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Central African Republic travel basics page.
Put what you know about Central African Republic to the test
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- Capital: the capital of Central African Republic is Bangui. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: Flags are one of the quickest things to learn. Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: Central African Republic has 6 land neighbours. Name a country's neighbours against the clock in Neighbour Rush, or find the shortest land route between two countries in Border Run.
- Population: Compare country sizes in Population Match or Population Showdown.
- Everything at once: work out a hidden country from six clues in Mystery Country, or browse all geography games.
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