Country Profile

Formal Name: Central African Republic
Local Name: Ködörösêse tî Bêafrîka
Government: Republic
Structure: 14 administrative prefectures, 2 economic prefectures, and 1 autonomous commune. The prefectures are further divided into 71 sub-prefectures.
Formation: 1960 (independence from France)
Flag: Flag of the Central African Republic
Anthem: E Zingo
Languages: Sango, French
Population: 4.5 million
Area: 622,984 km2 (43rd)
Currency: Central African CFA franc (XAF)
Capital: Bangui (650,000)
Codes: .cf (internet), +236 (phone)