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News: A gold mine collapse in western Central African Republic has killed more than 100 people.
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.
- Fertit Hills: It lies to the northeast of the country.
- 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.
