Central African Republic Nutz and Bolts

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Country: Central African Republic
Where is it?: Central Africa Republic is north of Democratic Republic of the Congo
Why do people go here?: Central Africa Republic is truly off the beaten path, with very isolated communities, great wildlife and all of things that make it "real Africa."
What are the main entry points?: There are flights from France but a number of travelers come overland between bordering countries, mainly Cameroon.
Currency used: Central African Franc
Religion:
Population: 4,000,000
Ethnic Breakdown: Baya 34%, Banda 27%, Mandjia 21%, Sara 10%
Government: Republic
Languages: French, Sango, Arabic, Indigenous
Major Cities: Bangui
Attractions: M'Baiki
Accommodation:
Tourism Office locations and links:
Off-the-Beaten-Path: Dzanga-Sangha Reserve
Health Issues: Malaria, Yellow Fever
When to go: December through March has the least amount of rain, but the temperatures are at their peak.
Common Phrases: Hello = Bonjour, How are you? = Comment allez-vous?, Good = Bien or Bon, Yes = Oui, Okay = D'accord or OK, No = Non, Thank you = Merci, Please = S'il vous pla�t, Goodbye = Au revoir
Specific Events/Holidays: Boganda's Remembrance Day: March 29, National Prayer Day: June 30, Independence: August 13, National Day: December 1
Getting Around: Minibuses services the major cities. If it's raining, you might have to wait a long time.



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