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The Sultan of Bangassou and his wives, 1906
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The Central African Republic was known as the Central African Empire from 1976 to 1979.

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Central African Republic

Population
5.5M
Area
622,984 km²
Capital
Bangui
Continent
Africa
119th most populous country in the world

The Central African Republic (CAR) is a landlocked country located in Central Africa. It is bordered by Chad to the north, Sudan to the northeast, South Sudan to the east, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the south, the Republic of the Congo to the southwest, and Cameroon to the west.

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The Sultan of Bangassou and his wives, 1906
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The Bouar Megaliths indicate an advanced level of habitation dating back to the very late Neolithic Era (c. 3500–2700 BCE).

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Central African Republic

Population
5.5M
Area
622,984 km²
Capital
Bangui
Continent
Africa
119th most populous country in the world

The Central African Republic (CAR) is a landlocked country located in Central Africa. It is bordered by Chad to the north, Sudan to the northeast, South Sudan to the east, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the south, the Republic of the Congo to the southwest, and Cameroon to the west.

From the “History” section

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The Central African Republic is the world's 44th-largest country at 622,984 square kilometers.

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Central African Republic

Population
5.5M
Area
622,984 km²
Capital
Bangui
Continent
Africa
119th most populous country in the world

The Central African Republic (CAR) is a landlocked country located in Central Africa. It is bordered by Chad to the north, Sudan to the northeast, South Sudan to the east, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the south, the Republic of the Congo to the southwest, and Cameroon to the west.

From the “Geography” section

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The Central African Republic is heavily dependent on foreign aid, with over US$100 million spent in 2019 mostly on humanitarian assistance.

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Central African Republic

Population
5.5M
Area
622,984 km²
Capital
Bangui
Continent
Africa
119th most populous country in the world

The Central African Republic (CAR) is a landlocked country located in Central Africa. It is bordered by Chad to the north, Sudan to the northeast, South Sudan to the east, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the south, the Republic of the Congo to the southwest, and Cameroon to the west.

From the “Government and politics” section

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In 2008, the Central African Republic was the world's least light pollution affected country.

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Central African Republic

Population
5.5M
Area
622,984 km²
Capital
Bangui
Continent
Africa
119th most populous country in the world

The Central African Republic (CAR) is a landlocked country located in Central Africa. It is bordered by Chad to the north, Sudan to the northeast, South Sudan to the east, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the south, the Republic of the Congo to the southwest, and Cameroon to the west.

From the “Geography” section

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