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Central African Republic
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The Central African Republic is a landlocked country in the heart of Africa, bordered by six countries including Chad, Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It gained independence from France on 13 August 1960. Despite substantial natural resources including uranium, gold, diamonds and timber, it ranks among the world's poorest nations and has faced significant political instability, including ongoing conflict. Its capital is Bangui.
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Population2025 estimate; population figures for the Central African Republic are uncertain given ongoing conflict and the lack of a recent complete census. Population Estimate Year Area (sq km) Independence or Founding YearThe Central African Republic gained independence from France on 13 August 1960. Cross-Tradition Connections
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1. Central African Republic (Wikipedia)
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Bangui
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622,984 km2 (240,535 sq mi)
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5,513,282 (121st)
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The Central African Republic gained independence from France on 13 August 1960.
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The Central African Republic is a landlocked country in Central Africa, bordered by Chad to the north, Sudan to the northeast, South Sudan to the east, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of the Congo to the south, and Cameroon to the west.
Bangui (Wikipedia)
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Central African Republic
Bangui (Wikipedia)
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the capital and largest city of the Central African Republic
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