Africa/Middle Africa
Central African Republic
Bangui
6.5 Mio
622 984 km²
Central African CFA franc
Landlocked
French, Sango
Historical Events
1903 - Establishment of Ubangi-Shari
France established the Ubangi-Shari colony, separate from French Congo.
1960 - Independence from France
The Central African Republic gained independence from French colonial rule.
1976 - Formation of the Central African Empire
Jean-Bedel Bokassa declared the country an empire and became its monarch.
1979 - End of Bokassa's Reign
Jean-Bedel Bokassa was ousted, restoring the Central African Republic.
2004 - Start of the Central African Republic Bush War
The Central African Republic Bush War began, leading to ongoing conflicts.
2007 - First Peace Treaty
A peace treaty was signed but failed to resolve the ongoing violence.
2011 - Second Peace Treaty
Another peace treaty was attempted but ultimately ineffective.
2012 - Resumption of Civil War
Civil war resumed, exacerbating the country's humanitarian crisis.