The Central African Republic (CAR) is a former French colony consisting of sixteen prefectures. It is located in Central Africa. Sudan, South Sudan, Cameroon, Chad, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are all neighboring countries. The most important provinces are Bangui, Ouham-Pendé, and Ouham. CAR is Africa's 21st largest country, with a total size of 622,984 square kilometers. In the north and southeast, flat plateaus and scattered hills dominate the topography. The climate is primarily tropical, with the rainy season in summer and the dry season in winter. The overall population is approximately 5.4 million. Bangui, the country's capital and most populated city, with 890,000 residents. Other major cities in the county include Bimbo and Bibérati.The main airport is Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF), which serves roughly 120,000 people annually. It connects the capital to other locations in Africa and France. Its culture is influenced by its French ancestors. 90% of the population is Christian. The official language remains French, but tribal dialects and languages continue to be widely spoken. The legal system is founded on French civil law. President Faustin-Archange Touadera is chosen Chief of State, while Félix Moloua serves as Prime Minister. The official currency of the country is the Central African CFA franc (XAF), which has a current exchange rate of XAF 594 to the USD. The country has an open economy, with a GDP of more than $2.48 billion, placing 47th in Africa. The per capita income is $496. The GDP is mostly composed of three primary sectors: services, industry, and agriculture. Its main exports and GDP contributors are gold, diamonds, cotton, coffee, tobacco, and sugar. The Central African Republic features numerous tourist attractions and landmarks. It is well-known for its rich fauna and safari tours via several national parks. Popular activities include gorilla trekking, boat safaris, and hunting. Bangui, the capital, is one of the most prominent destinations, with its cathedral. Also go to Zinga, Manova-Gounda St Floris Dzanga Ndoki National Park, and the Boali waterfalls. The Central African Republic has made significant efforts to attract more tourists. The majority of the 110,000 yearly tourism visitors are from surrounding African countries and Europe.
