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Central African Republic

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The Central African Republic (CAR) is called after it's location, right in the in the geographic center of Africa. It has borders with Cameroon, Chad, Sudan, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Republic of the Congo.

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Information
Language: French and Sango
Capital: Bangui
Population: 3,426,494
Currency: Franc CFA BEAC
Hitchability: <rating country='cf' />
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Apparently the CAR is the most lawless country after Somalia. Expect police to demand bribes often. On top of that, armed gangs are common. Hitchhiking is not recommended here.



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