Key facts
The Central African Republic is a country located in Middle Africa. There are 6 countries (Cameroon, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Sudan) that The Central African Republic shares its borders with. As for languages, the country’s residents speak French and Sango.
The national currency in The Central African Republic is Central African CFA franc (XAF). The franc is subdivided into 100 centime.
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Banknotes
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Coins
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Check with your bank before your trip to find out if there are any fees for using your card abroad. Some banks do not charge fees when you use a foreign ATM or pay in foreign currency, but others may charge a fixed cost for each transaction or allow a limited number of free withdrawals. The travel card provided by Wise.com, Revolut or Monose might be an excellent option to cut down on transaction fees.
Ookla® Speedtest No data available.
ATM Density It may be difficult to locate an ATM in The Central African Republic.1.38 ATMs per 100,000 people.The global average is 39.49.
SIM Registration No data available.
Socket types
There are 2 socket types used in The Central African Republic. Type C is a popular socket type throughout Europe (except the United Kingdom), Russia, and certain Asian countries.
The sockets’ shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
Sources
- EF English Proficiency Index (EF Education First)
- Speedtest Global Index® (Ookla®)
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) (The World Bank Group)
- Registration Policies Per Country (Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki)
Tourism
What hotel chains are present in Central African Republic?
There are no Mariott hotels in The Central African Republic.
There are no Hilton hotels in The Central African Republic.
There are no IHG hotels in The Central African Republic.
There are no Best Western hotels in The Central African Republic.
There are no Radisson hotels in The Central African Republic.
There are no Accor hotels in The Central African Republic.
What fast food chains are present in Central African Republic?
The McDonald’s chain does not operate in The Central African Republic.
The KFC chain does not operate in The Central African Republic.
The Burger King chain does not operate in The Central African Republic.
The Subway chain does not operate in The Central African Republic.
The Domino’s Pizza chain does not operate in The Central African Republic.
The Starbucks chain does not operate in The Central African Republic.
Sources
- Country by National Dish (Samson Daniel)
Weather
What is the weather like in Bangui?
Weather data for Bangui (capital city) by Open-Meteo.com
Transport
Railways There are no passenger trains available.
Subway Systems There is no subway system in any city.
Taxi Apps Unfortunately neither Uber nor Bolt are available in The Central African Republic.
Sources
- List of high-speed railway lines (Wikipedia)
- List of metro systems (Wikipedia)
- Left- and right-hand traffic (Wikipedia)
- The Global Enabling Trade Report 2016: Road connectivity (World Economic Forum)
Safety
Emergency phones in Central African Republic
Sources
- The Central African Republic Travel Advisory (United States: Department of State)
- Travel Advice for The Central African Republic (United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
- Mortality caused by road traffic injury (The World Bank Group)
- Corruption & Economic Crime (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking ban No known rules against smoking, or no information is available.
Cananbis legality Both recreational and medicinal use of cannabis is prohibited.
Sources
- List of smoking bans (Wikipedia)
- Legality of cannabis (Wikipedia)