Central African Republic
Location: Central Africa, bordered by Cameroon on the West,
Chad on the North,Sudan on the East, Congo and Zaire on the
South
Area: 240,530 square miles
Population: 3,100,000
Government: Republic, in transition from military rule
Largest city: Bangui (capital)
Languages: French, Sangho, Hansa, Swahili
Ethnic groups: Banda 27%, Baya 34%, Mandia 21%, Sara 10%
Religions: Protestant, Roman Catholic, Animist
Chief industries: Agriculture, mining, light manufacturing,
forestry, textiles
Chief crops Cotton, coffee, peanuts, corn, sorghum
Minerals: Diamonds, uranium
Leading exports: Diamonds, cotton, coffee, wood
Leading imports: Machinery, textiles, petroleum products
Monetary unit: CFA franc