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Central African Republic Travel Guide

Due to the unstable situation and very high level of general risk, traveling to Central African Republic may be dangerous. Read more
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Tourist season

Are January and February good months to visit Central African Republic?

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January

High
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February

High
season

Visa Limitations

Visa requirements for citizens of United States visiting Central African Republic for tourism.

Visa not required

A visa is not required.

Did you know?

The population of Central African Republic is around 4.83 mil., which puts the country in 123. place in terms of population (out of 231 countries and dependent territories).

How far is it?

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The distance between Bangui (CF) and Washington D.C. (US) is 6329 miles

To calculate distance between your location and Bangui click here

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Bangui
Bambari
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Washington D.C.
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Philadelphia
Houston
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Safety

General travel safety level in Central African Republic on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).

4

Level 4 • Do not travel.

Update: 13 Oct 2024

Upcoming holidays

29 March 2025• Barthelemy Boganda Day

30 March 2025• Korité

Currency

CFA Franc BEAC (XAF) - rate compared to selected currencies

100 XAF
Rate
Inversion
EUR
0.15245
65596
GBP
0.1287
77700
USD
0.15706
63670
Update: 15 Jan 2025

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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions

From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Central African Republic

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Best Ways to Experience Central African Republic

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Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Population

123 / 231
Ranking
4 829 767
Baya 33%, Banda 27%, Mandjia 13%, Sara 10%, Mboum 7%, M'Baka 4%, Yakoma 4%

Area

44 / 230
Ranking
240.5 thous. mi²
It is approximately 7% of the territory of United States.

Life expectancy

195 / 196
Ranking
55.1
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 53.7women 56.4

Median age

24 / 157
Ranking
20
Average age of population expressed in years.men 19.7women 20.3

Population growth

51 / 172
Ranking
1.79%
The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss.

Literacy

126 / 131
Ranking
37.4%
Ability to read, write and count.men 49.5%women 25.8%

GDP

193 / 194
Ranking
987 INT$
GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population.
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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