Overview of C.A.R
The Central African Republic, is a sub-Saharan African country with combined land area of about 622,980 square kilometres (Wikipedia). It is located in the mid African region, bothering countries like Chad, Sudan, South Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of the Congo and Cameroon with capital in Bangui. It is among on of the 15 landlocked countries in Africa, which means shipments into the country would be done via other modes of transportation other than sea.
The sales of Refined Petroleum (13.8%), Packaged medicament (5.9%), Broadcasting equipment (3.8%) Vaccines and toxins (3.25%) and Poultry meat (2.31%) accounts for about 30% of its export revenues. Central African Republic is among the Economic community of Central African States (ECCAS) with member countries like Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Congo, D.R. Congo, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. It is also part of other trade Blocs and organisations such as ACP, IMF and UN.
Economic Snapshots
The Central African Republic is among the 15 landlocked countries in Africa and as such shipments would be carried out via various modes of transportation other than the Sea. It is predominantly a Christian nation, Christians (89.5%), Muslims (8.5%). French (official) and Sangho (lingua franca) are the languages spoken in the country. It is a low income country with a GDP per capita income of about $493
(2020 ).
The GDP was about $2380 million (2020). Inflation and unemployment rate is 2.3% (2020) and
4.33% respectively (Statista.com), while about 60% of the country’s population is between 1-24years of
age. The major products produced in Central Africa Republic include Cotton, Coffee, Corn, Tobacco, Yam, millet, Banana, Gold & Diamond mining.