Central African Republic Quick Facts…
| Official Name | Central African Republic |
| Common Name | Central African Republic – /ˌsɛn.tɹəl æf.ɹɪ.kən rɪˈpəb.lɪk/ |
| Nationality | Central African(s) – noun, Central African – adjective |
| Independence | Received in 1960 (from France) |
| Administrative Divisions | 14 prefectures, 2 economic prefectures, and 1 commune |
| Total Population | 5.6 million (#119) with 43.6% urbanized – 2023 estimate |
| Major Urban Areas | Bangui (capital city) |
| Major Languages | Gbaya, Banda, Mandjia, French (official), Sangho (national language) |
| Electricity Access | 15.6% of total population |
| Internet Access | 11% of total population |
| Currency | Cooperation Financiere en Afrique Centrale Francs (XAF) |
| Real GDP (PPP) | $4.9 billion – 2019 estimate |
| Real GDP per Capita | $800 (#228) – 2021 estimate |
| Total Area | 622,984 sq km / 240,535 sq mi (#47) with 0% water area |
| Geographic Region | Africa – Central Africa |
| Bordering Countries | Cameroon, Chad, Congo, DRC, South Sudan, Sudan |
| Bordering Water Bodies | None |
National Anthem: “The Renaissance”