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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Central African Republic fits inside India 5 times

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Central African Republic fits inside Argentina 4 times

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Central African Republic fits inside Australia 12 times

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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

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