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Central African Republic is located in Central Africa, north of Democratic Republic of the Congo, in the timezone GMT 1. The country has
boundaries of 5,203 - Cameroon 797, Chad 1,197, Democratic Republic of the Congo 1,577, Republic of the Congo 467, Sudan 1,165 (km), and a coastline of 0 (km). Major urban areas: Bangui, Berberati, Bossangoa, Bouar.
Elevations
Lowest point: Oubangui River 335 m
Highest point: Mont Ngaoui 1,420 m
Physical Features
Ubangui river, Bangos mountains, vast, flat to rolling, monotonous plateau; scattered hills in northeast and southwest
Hazards
Hot, dry, dusty harmattan winds affect northern areas; floods are common
Climate
Tropical; hot, dry winters; mild to hot, wet summers
Natural Resources
Diamonds, uranium, timber, gold, oil, hydropower
Land Use
Arable land: 3.1% permanent crops: 0.15% other: 96.75% (2005)
Renewable Water Resources
144.4 cu km (2003)
Fresh Water Withdrawal
total: 0.03 cu km/yr (80%/16%/4%) per capita: 7 cu m/yr (2000)
Environmental Issues
Tap water is not potable; poaching has diminished the country's reputation as one of the last great wildlife refuges; desertification; deforestation
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