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If you want to get away from the Africa of souvenir sellers and slick willy tour operators, the Central African Republic (CAR) may be the place for you. It has pristine forests and lively cities - but also a lawless countryside and crumbling roads.
Travel Warning: Security Situation Volatile
The security situation in the CAR remains extremely unstable, particularly in the north and northwest. The appointment of a new government on 28 January has not dispelled the civil unrest present across the country.
Areas along the Sudanese, Chadian and Cameroonian borders are controlled by bandits. Travellers should think carefully about travelling to CAR, particularly if they plan to visit areas beyond the capital, Bangui.
severity: High-level alert
Fast Facts
Country Full Name
Central African Republic
Population
3,445,000
Currency
Name: CFA Franc BEAC
Code: XAF
Symbol: CFA
Electrical Plugs
220V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: French
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +1
Country Dialing Code
+236
Weights & Measures
Metric
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