The Central African Republic is a landlock country in Central Africa bordered by Chad, Sudan, the Republic of the Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Cameroon.
Hampered By Strife, AIDS
Four decades of military dictatorships, flawed elections, unrest, and armed rebellion and guerilla warfare have made the Central African Republic one of Africa's most troubled countries. At least 13% of the population is infected by the HIV virus, and over 20,000 people die each year from HIV/AIDS-related illness.
Has an African country ever had a female prime minister / president / head of state?(3 Answers)
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Well, there was Élisabeth Domitién, Prime Minister of the Central African Republic in 1975 and 1976. She was an appointed sidekick of a dictator, but you didn't ...
Is sign language a universal language?(1 Answer)
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Sign language differs greatly across countries. For example, users of the American Sign Language will hardly understand users of the British Sign Language, who will not understand users ...
Besides Canada and France, where else is French spoken?(0 Answers)
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In addition to Canada and France, there are several nations throughout the world where French is commonly spoken. On the European continent, French is spoken in Belgium, Luxembourg ...
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Capital
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Government
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Independence from France
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Population
4,216,666 (2007) Est
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Currency
Central African Franc (XAF)
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Official Language
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Religion
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Time Zone
West Africa Time (UTC +1)
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International Dialing Code
+236
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Internet TLD
.cf
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Anthems
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Fact:
- La Renaissance (French)
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Fact:
- E Zingo (Sango)
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Area
240,534 square miles
