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Germany, the US and the UK publish their travel advice openly. Here is what those that cover Central African Republic say, side by side, checked daily.
Updated 22 Oct 2026 · Checked 24 Oct 2026Official page
Level 4 of 4
Updated 14 Jan 2026 · Checked 24 Oct 2026Official page
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Updated 28 May 2026 · Checked 24 Oct 2026Official page
Scams to know
Approach checkpoints carefully, travel in a group if possible and avoid moving after dark.
Source: GOV.UK · Checked 24 Oct 2026 ↗Countrywise is a summary. The official page is authoritative.
Health
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is needed to enter; hepatitis A, hepatitis B and typhoid shots are recommended, routine vaccines including measles and polio should be current, and meningococcal vaccine is advised for the dry season.
Checked 24 Oct 2026Official page
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Deep facts
| GDP | ≈ $3.1 billionSource: World Bank · 2025 figures · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
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| Per person | ≈ $556Source: World Bank · 2025 figures · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
| Top exports | gold, wood, diamonds, vehicle parts/accessories, cotton (2023)Source: The World Factbook (archive) · as of 2025/26 · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
| Population | 5.5 millionSource: World Bank · 2025 figures · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
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| Median age | 20.6 yearsSource: The World Factbook (archive) · 2025 figures · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
| Life expectancy | 56.4 yearsSource: The World Factbook (archive) · 2024 figures · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
| Religions | Roman Catholic 34.6%, Protestant 15.7%, other Christian 22.9%, Muslim 13.8%, ethnic religionist 12%, Baha'i 0.2%, agnostic/atheist 0.7% (2020 est.)Source: The World Factbook (archive) · 2020 figures · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
| Area | 622,984 km²Source: The World Factbook (archive) · as of 2025/26 · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
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| Climate | tropical; hot, dry winters; mild to hot, wet summersSource: The World Factbook (archive) · as of 2025/26 · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
| Terrain | vast, flat to rolling plateau; scattered hills in northeast and southwestSource: The World Factbook (archive) · as of 2025/26 · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
| Type of government | presidential republicSource: The World Factbook (archive) · as of 2025/26 · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
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| Calling code | +236Source: libphonenumber · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
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