National Symbols of Central African Republic

Last updated on August 18th, 2023 by Editorial Staff

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Introduction
Country Information
Coat of arms
Flag map
Country motto
National animal
National flower
National bird
Rest of national symbols
State symbols
Neighbouring countries
Proverbs & sayings
Compare with other countries
Location

By | Updated on August 18, 2023

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Central African Republic is a landlocked country in Africa. It shares borders with 6 countries: Chad, Sudan, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of Congo, and Cameroon. The people of the Central African Republic are called Central Africans. The country is situated in Central Africa, north of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

An ethnicity is a group or sub-group of people who are connected based on common characteristics which may include religion, origin, language, traditions, or culture. The ethnic groups in the Central African Republic include Baggara Arabs, Baka, and Banda.

Karinou Airlines is the national airline of the Central African Republic. The national colors of the country are blue, white, green, yellow, and red. The emoji flag of the country is ????????, and the ISO code is CAF.

Central African Republic is known for the abundance of its natural resources, which include uranium, oil, gold, and diamonds. The national dish of the Central African Republic is Kanda. The national instrument of the Central African Republic is Mvet.

The country has the time zone UTC+1 (WAT) followed by dd/mm/yyyy as the standard date format.

Central African Republic is divided into 16 prefectures (préfectures) and 1 autonomous commune. Brazzaville is the Central African Republic’s largest city, while Bangui serves as the capital.

The literacy rate in the Central African Republic is 36.8%.

The country’s total area is 622,984 km² (240,535 sq mi), and the total population is 4,829,767. The country’s average elevation is 1,640 feet (500 m), whereas the country’s terrain can be defined as; Vast, flat to rolling, monotonous plateau; with scattered hills in the northeast and southwest. The country’s usual climate is tropical; hot, dry winters; mild to hot, wet summers.

The Central African CFA franc serves as the national unit of currency, and the Bank of Central African States is recognized as the country’s central bank. The domain for the Central African Republic is .cf and the country code is +236. The elephant is the country’s coat of arms.

Museums are known to educate and connect visitors with the nation’s history, culture, civilization, art, and architecture. The Boganda National Museum serves the same purpose and is considered one of the most significant tourist attractions. The Boganda National Museum is home to a large collection of artifacts. It has been designated as the national museum of the country.

The national dress of the Central African Republic is the Lamba, and 1 December is designated as National Day. In the Central African Republic, the majority of the population practices Protestantism, and Catholicism as their religion.

Nature is a blessing from God and we must protect it because it provides us with the oxygen and food to survive. It also helps to keep our environment beautiful and clean. To emphasize the significance of nature, the Central African Republic has selected a few forces of nature as national symbols. Central African Republic’s national bird is the Ostrich, while its national animal is the African Elephant. The national flower is King Protea, whereas the Banana is the country’s national fruit. The highest peak is Mont Ngaoui.

Mythical creatures can be found in the literature and mythologies of many different nations. They represent imaginative representations of various creatures, humans, or hybrids. They are known for their specific features, supernatural abilities, and distinctive appearance. The mythical creature of the Central African Republic is Mokele Mbembe.

Sports have always played an important role in developing the social and cultural structure of the Central African Republic and other countries. When it comes to designating a sport as the official symbol, Football is considered the country’s national sport.

David Dacko is the founder of the Central African Republic. The country’s national anthem was written by Barthélémy Boganda, and composed by Herbert Pepper.

The country’s national hero is Barthélemy Boganda.

Numerous organizations are working on a global level to improve the current state of affairs and to collaborate in order to establish and maintain constructive partnerships. Central African Republic is a member of the African Union (AU), Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), and United Nations (UN). The Central African Republic collaborates with them to organize, analyze, and address various events and situations.

“Unité, Dignité, Travail – “Unity, Dignity, Work” is the official motto of the country.

Henri-Marie Dondra is the current Prime minister of the Central African Republic, and Faustin-Archange Touadéra is the President.

The Central African Republic has declared Sango as the country’s official language.

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As a graduate in Modern Literature, my fascination with symbolism, especially the symbolism of nations, drives my work at SymbolHunt. Through my articles, I passionately delve into the hidden meanings behind national emblems and motifs. Drawing on my expertise in language and culture, I invite readers to join me on a journey of exploration into the rich tapestry of symbolism that defines our world, fostering a deeper appreciation for our shared cultural heritage.

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Country information

Former name(s)	Ubangi-Shari
Official name(s)	Central African Republic
Alternative name(s)	Oubangui-Chari (former, French)
Regional location	Central Africa, north of Democratic Republic of the Congo
Country name etymology	Unknown
Climate	Tropical; hot, dry winters; mild to hot, wet summers
Terrain	Vast, flat to rolling, monotonous plateau; with scattered hills in the northeast and southwest
Population	4,829,767
National Day	1 Dec 1958
Language(s)	Sango
Religion	Protestant, Catholic & Other Christians
Country code	+236
Literacy rate	36.8%
Currency	Central African CFA franc
Capital city	Bangui
ISO	CAF
Domain(TLD)	.cf
Ethnicity	Baggara Arabs, Baka, & Banda
Head of government	Prime Minister
Nationality	Central African
Driving side	Drive on the Right-hand side
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy
Total area	622,984 km² (240,535 sq mi)
Timezone	UTC+1 (WAT)
Average elevation	1,640 feet (500 m)
Coastline	0 km (landlocked)
Mains electricity	220 V
Emergency telephone numbers	Emergency Telephone Numbers

Coat of arms

Flag map of Central African Republic

Motto of Central African Republic

Unité, Dignité, Travail - "Unity, Dignity, Work"

National animal of Central African Republic

The National animal of Central African Republic is African Elephant

National flower of Central African Republic

The National flower of Central African Republic is King Protea. Botanical name is Protea Cynaroides.

National bird of Central African Republic

The National bird of Central African Republic is Ostrich

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Neighbouring countries of Central African Republic

Central African Proverbs - Popular quotes, proverbs and sayings.

The elephant does not limp when walking on thorns.

The voice of a strong person is obeyed immediately.

The sheep with a strong master sleeps with his tail outside the house.

When the shepherd comes home in peace, the milk is sweet.

A smart opportunist can be an intellectual moron.

Even in old age the lion lives with power and strength.

If your only tool is a hammer, you will see every problem as a nail.

The law is a spider’s web; only the little insects get caught in it.

An army of sheep led by a lion can defeat an army of lions led by a sheep.

Even the lion, the king of the forest, protects himself against flies.

Every dog is a lion at his own gate.

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