Key Facts about Central African Republic (CAR)

Key Facts about Central African Republic (CAR)

• Central African Republic (CAR) is landlocked nation located in Central Africa.
• It is bordered by six countries: Cameroon, Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Sudan, and Chad.
• Capital: It’s capital is Bangui.
• Topography:
  • Fertit Hills: It lies to the northeast of the country.
    • This part is quite dry and arid and has little rainfall.
    • It marks the border with both Sudan and South Sudan.
  • Karre Mountains: They are located in the northwest of the country.
    • They are also referred to as Yade Massif.
    • These mountains are largely made up of granite plateaus.
  • In the north, the main mountains are in the Dar Challa range, which reaches 4,350 feet at Mount Ngaya near the Sudan border.
  • In the southeast, there is a plain crossed by several rivers.
• Highest Point: Mount Ngaoui is the highest point of the country.
• River: Major river are Ubangi and Sangha River.
• Resources: It is rich in mineral resources, particularly diamonds, which generate nearly half of the country’s total export earnings.
  • Other minerals, including gold, uranium, iron ore, copper and manganese are also mined in smaller quantities.
  • Gold mining is centered around key resource areas like the Ndassima Gold Mine in the center of the country and artisanal sites in western prefectures like Nana-Mambéré near the Cameroon border.
• National Park: The Dzanga-Sangha National Park is located in the southwest of the country and is home to the rare wildlife of Africa such as the Bongo Antelope.