Central African Republic Population: 3,742,482 (July 2004 est.) Capital: Bangui [ Select Another Country ]

An Introduction to Central African Republic
The former French colony of Ubangi-Shari became the Central African Republic upon independence in 1960. After three tumultuous decades of misrule - mostly by military governments - civilian rule was established in 1993 and lasted for one decade. In March 2003 a military coup led by General Francois BOZIZE deposed the civilian government of President Ange-Felix PATASSE and has since established a transitional government. Though the government has the tacit support of civil society groups and the main parties, this is likely to weaken in the run-up to municipal, legislative, and presidential elections scheduled for December 2004 or January 2005. The government still does not fully control the countryside, where pockets of lawlessness persist.

The Central African Flag Four equal horizontal bands of blue (top), white, green, and yellow with a vertical red band in center; there is a yellow five-pointed star on the hoist side of the blue band.

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Some interesting facts and figures about Central African Republic. Pop Growth Rate / Year:     • 1.56% Avg. Life Expectancy:     • 39.7 yrs - Male     • 43.08 yrs - Female Phone Lines:     • 9,000 (2002) Televisions:     • 18,000 (1997) Radios:     • 283,000 (1997) Internet Code:     • .cf Did you know ... People from Central African Republic are called Central Africans