Central African Republic
7 00 N, 21 00 E
lowest point: Oubangui River 335 m
highest point: Mont Ngaoui 1,420 m
total: 5,203 km
border countries: Cameroon 797 km, Chad 1,197 km, Democratic Republic of the Congo 1,577 km, Republic of the Congo 467 km, Sudan 1,165 km
hot, dry, dusty harmattan winds affect northern areas; floods are common
diamonds, uranium, timber, gold, oil, hydropower
arable land: 3.1%
permanent crops: 0.15%
other: 96.75% (2005)
tap water is not potable; poaching has diminished the country's reputation as one of the last great wildlife refuges; desertification; deforestation
Hot all year with a defined dry season. Especially hot in the north, with greater humidity in the south. The rainy season is mainly from May to October. Heavy rainfall is typical in the southwestern forest areas.
Required clothing
Linens and tropical waterproof clothing.
time difference: UTC+1
