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🇨🇫 Central African Republic Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Central African Republic is a country in Central Africa, Africa. It covers a total area of 622,984 km² and is a landlocked country with no coastline. It shares land borders with 6 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Africa
geographical region
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Region
Central Africa
sub-region
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Total Area
622,984 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
9/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
0 km (landlocked)
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+1
UTC offset
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Independence
1960
established
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Climate
Tropical, dry season November–March
general type

Location and Position

Central African Republic is situated in Central Africa, within the broader continent of Africa. As a landlocked country, Central African Republic has no direct access to the sea, which historically influenced its trade routes and development. Access to international markets relies on agreements with neighbouring countries.

Size and Area

Central African Republic covers a total area of 622,984 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 5.5M across this area, the population density is 9/km². The capital city is Bangui.

Climate

The climate of Central African Republic is tropical, dry season november–march. The best time to visit is generally November–April, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Central African Republic

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Chad
N'Djamena
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Sudan
Khartoum
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South Sudan
Juba
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Congo
Brazzaville
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Cameroon
Yaoundé

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Central African Republic located?

Central African Republic is located in Central Africa, Africa. The capital city is Bangui.

How large is Central African Republic?

Central African Republic has a total area of 622,984 km² with a population density of 9/km².

What countries border Central African Republic?

Central African Republic shares land borders with: Chad, Sudan, South Sudan, Congo, DRC, Cameroon.

What is the climate of Central African Republic?

The climate of Central African Republic is Tropical, dry season November–March. The best time to visit is November–April.

What timezone is Central African Republic in?

Central African Republic observes UTC+1 timezone.

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