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How Big Is Central African Republic?

Central African Republic, located in Africa, is the 43rd largest country in the world, covering approximately 622,984 square kilometers (240,535 square miles). That's roughly the same size as Texas. It is home to approximately 5.5 million people.

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622,984 km²
240,535 sq mi
#43 of 236 countries
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Central African Republic's Geography

Within Africa, Central African Republic is the 19th largest of 55 countries, sitting between Somalia and Madagascar. With 9 people per km², it is less densely populated than the African average of 103 per km².

How Far Across Is Central African Republic?

Central African Republic stretches approximately 976 km (606 mi) from north to south — roughly the distance from Chicago to New York, and 1,439 km (894 mi) from east to west — roughly the distance from London to Rome. At highway speeds, it would take roughly 16 hours to drive across.

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How Big Is Central African Republic Compared to Well-Known Places?

Place Area vs Central African Republic
Montana 376,979 km² (145,552 sq mi) 39% smaller
Japan 377,915 km² (145,914 sq mi) 39% smaller
California 403,882 km² (155,940 sq mi) 35% smaller
France 551,500 km² (212,935 sq mi) 11% smaller
Central African Republic 622,984 km² (240,535 sq mi)
Texas 678,052 km² (261,797 sq mi) about the same size
Alaska 1,481,348 km² (571,951 sq mi) 2.4× larger
Argentina 2,780,400 km² (1,073,518 sq mi) 4.5× larger
India 3,287,263 km² (1,269,219 sq mi) 5× larger

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Central African Republic at a Glance

Statistic Value
Total Area 622,984 km² (240,535 sq mi)
World Size Rank #43 of 236
Capital Bangui
Population Density 9 per km²
Population 5.5 million people
Coastline 0 km
Life Expectancy 55.5 years
GDP per Capita $1,000 USD