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The Dzanga-Sangha rainforest reserve in the Central African Republic is famous for its forest clearings, or "bais," where forest elephants gather in large numbers to drink mineral-rich water.
Central African Republic
Central African Republic
Population, GDP, and key facts about Central African Republic — updated for 2026.
Capital · BANGUIContinent · AFRICAISO · CAF
Central African Republic quick facts
- Population
- 5,330,690
- Area
- 622,980 km²
- Population density
- 8 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 2.8 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 516.2
- Capital
- Bangui
- Currency
- Central African CFA franc (Fr, XAF)
- Minimum wage
- US$ 57.7/month · Fr 35,000/month (2024)
- Languages
- French, Sango
Central African Republic at human scale
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Share of Central African Republic's own electricity generation by source, 2023. Source: Our World in Data (Ember Yearly Electricity Data and the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy).
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What is the capital of Central African Republic?
The capital of Central African Republic is Bangui.
What is Central African Republic's population?
Central African Republic has a population of 5,330,690.
What is Central African Republic's GDP per capita?
Central African Republic's GDP per capita is US$ 516.2.
What is the currency of Central African Republic?
The currency of Central African Republic is the Central African CFA franc (XAF).
What is the minimum wage in Central African Republic?
Central African Republic's statutory minimum wage is about US$ 57.7 per month (as of 2024) — Fr 35,000 per month in local currency.
Is Central African Republic bigger than Mauritania?
Mauritania is about 1.7× the size of Central African Republic by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated November 2026.