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Central African Republic

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ABOUT THE DESTINATION

About Central African Republic

A one-city country file: Bangui as both capital and base, four entities that give an itinerary its shape, and three areas compared rather than ranked.

CurrencyCentral African CFA franc (XAF)
LanguageFrench and Sango (both official)
Time zoneAfrica/Bangui
ArrivalBangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF)

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Entry is a separate and formal exercise. Central African Republic entry requirements depend on nationality, documents and travel date, and they must be confirmed through the official channel rather than inferred from any summary. Check when you begin planning, then check again close to departure.

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