Central African Republic: Geography, Resources and UPSC Mapping Notes

UPSC Relevance: World Geography | International Relations

Capital

Bangui

Location

The Central African Republic is a landlocked country in Central Africa.

Neighbours

  • Chad.

  • Sudan.

  • South Sudan.

  • Democratic Republic of Congo.

  • Republic of Congo.

  • Cameroon.

Major River

Ubangi River

Resources

Includes:

  • Diamonds.

  • Gold.

  • Uranium.

  • Timber.

  • Other minerals.

Highest Point

Mount Ngaoui.

Important Protected Area

Dzanga-Sangha region in the southwest is internationally important for tropical forest biodiversity.

Prelims Pointer: CAR does not have an Atlantic coastline.