Our origins in Africa : location and geography mainlines
The Central African Republic is located in the heart of Africa as its
name.
This former french colony (ex Oubangui-Chari) was discovered by Michel Dolisie on June 20th 1889 and became Central african Republic on December 1st, 1958.
On august 13th 1960, the country became independant.
His border countries are :
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in the North the Republic of Tchad,
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in the South the Republic of Congo and the Democratic Republic of Congo,
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in the East the Republic of Soundan
- in the West the republic of Cameroon.
Surface : 622 984 km2
Population : 3,9 miillions people
Capital : Bangui
Main towns : Berberati, Bambari, Bouar
Official languages : French and Sango
Schooling rate : 50% of population; 45% of population is under age of 15 years old
Economy : agriculture (cotton, tobacco, diamonds)
Institutions : Presidential and constitutional regim