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| Central African Republic Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see View of Bangui from Isle Bongo Soua and Oubangui River View of Bangui from Isle Bongo Soua and Oubangui River Pete Chirico, USGS Although the Central African Republic has seen a bit of political turmoil in recent year, the situation now seems relatively stable again. The north of the country is remote but has some of the nicest game parks in the world but the best option for wildlife lovers is probably Dzanga Sangha reserve in the south. The south of Central Africa is muddy and dominated by tropical rainforest. The Oubangui river separates the republic form Congo Kinshasa and is the life wire of the country. Bangui the capital is located on the banks of the river and so is Bangassou the second city. Although Bangui is not an exiting place by Western standards, it has quite some charm. It is easy going most of the time and compared to neighbouring country has a lot to offer to visitors. ______Economy Edit This Economy—overview: Subsistence agriculture together with forestry remains the backbone of the economy of the Central African Republic (CAR) with more than 70% of the population living in outlying areas. The agricultural sector generates half of GDP. Timber has accounted for about 16% of export earnings and the diamond industry for nearly 54%. Important constraints to economic development include the CAR's landlocked position a poor transportation system a largely unskilled work force and a legacy of misdirected macroeconomic policies. The 50% devaluation of the currencies of 14 Francophone African nations on 12 January 1994 had mixed effects on the CAR's economy. Diamond timber coffee and cotton exports increased leading an estimated rise of GDP of 7% in 1994 and nearly 5% in 1995. Military rebellions and social unrest in 1996 were accompanied by widespread destruction of property and a drop in GDP of 1%. Ongoing violence between the government and rebel military groups over pay issues living conditions and political representation has destroyed many businesses in the capital reduced tax revenues for the government and delayed negotiations for an IMF financial aid agreement. GDP: purchasing power parity—$3.3 billion (1997 est.) GDP—real growth rate: NA% GDP—per capita: purchasing power parity—$1 000 (1997 est.) GDP—composition by sector: agriculture: 50% industry: 14% services: 36% (1994 est.) Inflation rate—consumer price index: 4% (1996 est.) Labor force: NA Unemployment rate: 6% (1993) Budget: revenues: $638 million expenditures: $1.9 billion including capital expenditures of $888 million (1994 est.) Industries: diamond mining sawmills breweries textiles footwear assembly of bicycles and motorcycles Industrial production growth rate: NA% Electricity—capacity: 43 000 kW (1995) Electricity—production: 100 million kWh (1995) Electricity—consumption per capita: 31 kWh (1995) Agriculture—products: cotton coffee tobacco manioc (tapioca) yams millet corn bananas; timber Exports: total value: $171 million (f.o.b. 1995) commodities: diamonds timber cotton coffee tobacco partners: France 16% Belgium-Luxembourg 40.1% Italy Japan US Spain Iran Democratic Republic of the Congo Republic of the Congo Imports: total value: $174 million (f.o.b. 1995) commodities: food textiles petroleum products machinery electrical equipment motor vehicles chemicals pharmaceuticals consumer goods industrial products partners: France 37% other EU countries Japan 24% Algeria Cameroon Namibia Debt—external: $890 million (1994 est.) Economic aid: recipient: ODA $NA; traditional budget subsidies from France Currency: 1 Communaute Financiere Africaine franc (CFAF) = 100 centimes Exchange rates: CFA francs (CFAF) per US$1—608.36 (January 1998) 583.67 (1997) 511.55 (1996) 499.15 (1995) 555.20 (1994) 283.16 (1993) note: beginning 12 January 1994 the CFA franc was devalued to CFAF 100 per French franc from CFAF 50 at which it had been fixed since 1948 Fiscal year: calendar year _____Health Before setting off, you might want to check the illnesses described below that occur here. The information is from the CDC and should be pretty accurate, but if you really think you have something, go see a doctor. If you're not sure where to find good medical attention, check with a the nearest international hotel, they are usually in the know (though the facilities they refer to might charge you a little bit more) AIDS [more] Hepatitis C Hepatitis C is caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Most persons who acquire acute HCV infection either have no symptoms or have a mild clinical illness. However, chronic HCV infection develops in 75%–85% of those acutely infected, with active liver disease developing in 60%–70% of chronically infected persons. [more] Malaria Malaria in humans is caused by one of five protozoan species of the genus Plasmodium: P. falciparum, P. vivax, P. ovale, or P. malariae. All species are transmitted by the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito. Occasionally, transmission occurs by blood transfusion or congenitally from mother to fetus. Although malaria can be a fatal disease, illness and death from malaria are largely preventable. [more] Rabies A dangerous and possible deadly disease, can be contracted from a wild animal to a human w/ a single bite. Please when visiting do not touch animals that do not seem tamed. [more] Sleeping Sickness [more] Tuberculosis [more] Typhoid A very stong course of anti-biotics will wipe it out. After getting typhoid I was very weak for at least 3 months after the anti-biotic course. There is a vaccine that is good for three years. If you consume a large dose of typhoid there is a good chance of getting it regardless of the vaccine. [more] YELLOW FEVER Yellow fever is a mosquito-borne viral disease. Illness ranges in severity from an influenza-like syndrome to severe hepatitis and hemorrhagic fever. Yellow fever is caused by a zoonotic virus that is maintained in nature by transmission between nonhuman primates and mosquito vectors. In some situations, humans may serve as the primary host in the transmission cycle (“urban yellow fever”). ________People Edit This Population: 3 375 771 (July 1998 est.) Age structure: 0-14 years: 44% (male 745 128; female 737 879) 15-64 years: 52% (male 864 263; female 906 656) 65 years and over: 4% (male 55 051; female 66 794) (July 1998 est.) Population growth rate: 2.02% (1998 est.) Birth rate: 38.72 births/1 000 population (1998 est.) Death rate: 16.75 deaths/1 000 population (1998 est.) Net migration rate: -1.78 migrant(s)/1 000 population (1998 est.) Sex ratio: at birth: 1.03 male(s)/female under 15 years: 1 male(s)/female 15-64 years: 0.95 male(s)/female 65 years and over: 0.82 male(s)/female (1998 est.) Infant mortality rate: 105.73 deaths/1 000 live births (1998 est.) Life expectancy at birth: total population: 46.82 years male: 45.02 years female: 48.68 years (1998 est.) Total fertility rate: 5.12 children born/woman (1998 est.) Nationality: noun: Central African(s) adjective: Central African Ethnic groups: Baya 34% Banda 27% Sara 10% Mandjia 21% Mboum 4% M'Baka 4% Europeans 6 500 (including 3 600 French) Religions: indigenous beliefs 24% Protestant 25% Roman Catholic 25% Muslim 15% other 11% note: animistic beliefs and practices strongly influence the Christian majority Languages: French (official) Sangho (lingua franca and national language) Arabic Hunsa Swahili Literacy: definition: age 15 and over can read and write total population: 60% male: 68.5% female: 52.4% (1995 est.) :::::::Bangassou Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Located in the east of the country - one of the larger cities of the country. Capital of the Mbomou prefecture. ::::::Bangui Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see View of Bangui from Isle Bongo Soua and Oubangui River View of Bangui from Isle Bongo Soua and Oubangui River Pete Chirico, USGS Bangui is the capital of the Central African Republic. It is located in the southwestern part of the country. The city is situated on the western bank of the Oubangi River, the nation's main trade artery, across from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Bangui developed around a military post established by the French in 1889-90. It was the administrative center for the French territory of Ubangi-Chari and continued as the national capital when the country achieved independence as the Central African Republic in 1960. Bangui is the republic's chief port and its leading administrative, economic, and educational center. It has the only university of the country. With its broad avenues, the beautiful hills and the river, Bangui certainly has some charm. Around the central market and the avenue Boganda there are always things going on. The centre of town is the place the la republique, where you find the Roman style triumphal arch of former emperor Bokassa. For nightlife head out 5 kilometer on Avenue Boganda until it intersects with Avenue Koudougou. You are in 'km5' as the locals call it: cheap restaurants, accommodation and nightclubs. The area may be somewhat unsafe, especially at night. ::::::::::Berberati Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Located in the west of the country Berberati is a stop on your way from Cameroon to Bangui. The town itself holds little of interest. :::::::Bouar Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Locate close to the major border crossing with Cameroun, for overland travelers Bouar is a stop on the way. The town is a bit run down, but beacuse of its altitude the climate is pretty okay. In the neighbourhood are some interesting megaliths, curious granite stnadings weighing up to 4 tons. :::::::Dzanga Sangha Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Located in the far south of the country, on the border with Cameroon and Congo this is probably the best wildlife reserve to go to. It has some genuine rainforst and you may spot a lowland gorilla here. :::::::M Baiki Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Close to Bangui just east of Zinga, M'baiki is a the heart of the coffee growing area. The are some pygmy settlements near the town and sometimes they allow you to take pictures. They expect a small fee for this. ::::::: Zinga Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Just south of Bangui Zinga is a nice stop on a trip on the Oubangui river. Nice wooden houses on the river bank. |
