Central African Republic

• Capital: Bangui
• Population: 3,274,426
• Land Area: 240,324 square miles
• Population Density: 14 per square mile
• Major Religion: Protestant (25%), Roman Catholic (25%)
• Major Language: French (official), Sangho (national)
• Government: Republic
• Local Divisions: 16 prefectures and 1 commune
• Gross Domestic Product: $2.2 billion (1994)
• Life Expectancy: 45 male; 47 female