Central African Republic
- Region
- Africa
- Area
- 622,984 km²
- Capital
- Bangui
- ISO
- CF
What the flag means
Blue, white, and red are the colors of France, and green, yellow, and red are the colors of Africa. The design is said to express a hope for cooperation between the two. The vertical red band is said to stand for the blood shed together, and the yellow star in the upper left for independence.
Fun facts
- FlagThe flag of the Central African Republic has an unusual design, with blue, white, green, and yellow horizontal stripes crossed by a vertical red band.
- GeographyAs its name suggests, the Central African Republic is a landlocked country almost in the very middle of the African continent.
- GeographyBangui, the capital of the Central African Republic, lies on the banks of the Ubangi River, across from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- CultureIn the Central African Republic, the local Sango language is an official language alongside French.
