Central African Republic Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
The Central African Republic, formerly the French colony of Ubangi-Shari, became the Central African Republic upon independence in 1960. After three tumultuous decades of misrule — mostly by military governments — a civilian government was installed in 1993. The capital is Bangui. It is bordered by Chad, Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo and Cameroon.
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| National motto: Unité, Dignité, Travail (French: Unity, Dignity, Work) | |||||
| Languages | French (official), Sangho, and various tribal languages | ||||
| Capital | Bangui | ||||
| President | François Bozizé | ||||
| Prime Minister | Célestin Gaombalet | ||||
| Area - Total - % water | Ranked 42nd 622,984 km² 0% | ||||
| Population
- Total (2003) - Density | Ranked 124th
3,683,538 5.8/km² | ||||
| Independence - Date | From France August 13, 1960 | ||||
| Currency | CFA franc (XAF) | ||||
| Time zone | UTC+1 | ||||
| National anthem | La Renaissance (The Rebirth) | ||||
| Internet TLD | .cf | ||||
| Calling Code | 236 | ||||
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2 Politics 3 Prefectures 4 Geography 5 Economy 6 Demographics 7 Culture 8 Miscellaneous topics |
Originally a colony of France, the Central African Republic became independent in 1960. The new nation quickly descended into dictatorship under the rule of its first president, David Dacko. In 1966 Dacko was overthrown by his cousin Bokassa who established a highly eccentric military dictatorship. In 1976 Bokassa proclaimed himself emperor and was coronated in a lavish and expensive ceremony widely mocked by much of the world. His human rights violations and movements against French interests prompted France to support a coup against him in 1979, restoring Dacko to power. A second coup occurred in 1981, and democracy began in 1993. In 2003 however, there was yet another coup, bringing François Bozizé to power.
The country is currently under the rule of François Bozizé. A vote on a new constitution is due to be held on November 26th 2004. Full multipartly elections are due in January 2005.
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Main article: History of the Central African RepublicPolitics
Main article: Politics of the Central African RepublicPrefectures
Main article: Prefectures of the Central African RepublicGeography
Main article: Geography of the Central African RepublicEconomy
Main article: Economy of the Central African RepublicDemographics
Main article: Demographics of the Central African RepublicCulture
Main article: Culture of the Central African RepublicMiscellaneous topics