Central African Republic
Capital: Bangui HDI: 0.350 (187th)
Language: French, Sango
GDP (PPP): $3.266 billion
Currency: Central African Franc
Population: 4,709,000
The Central African Republic is a landlocked country in Central Africa. It is bordered by Chad to the north, Sudan to the northeast, South Sudan to the east, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of the Congo to the southwest and Cameroon to the west. The CAR covers a land area of about 620,000 square kilometers (240,000 sq mi) and had an estimated population of around 4.7 million as of 2014.
Most of the CAR consists of Sudano-Guinean savannas, but the country also includes a Sahelo-Sudanian zone in the north and an equatorial forest zone in the south. Two thirds of the country is within the Ubangi River basin (which flows into the Congo), while the remaining third lies in the basin of the Chari, which flows into Lake Chad.
What is today the Central African Republic has been inhabited for millennia; however, the country’s current borders were established by France, which ruled the country as a colony starting in the late 19th century. After gaining independence from France in 1960, the Central African Republic was ruled by a series of autocratic leaders; by the 1990s, calls for democracy led to the first multi-party democratic elections in 1993. Ange-Félix Patassé became president, but was later removed by General François Bozizé in the 2003 coup. The Central African Republic Bush War began in 2004 and, despite a peace treaty in 2007 and another in 2011, fighting broke out between various factions in December 2012, leading to ethnic and religious cleansing of the Muslim minority and massive population displacement in 2013 and 2014.
RESEARCH
Economic Overview
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The World Factbook — Central Intelligence Agency
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ct.html
Subsistence agriculture, together with forestry and mining, remains the backbone of the economy of the Central African Republic (CAR), with about 60% of the population living in outlying areas. The agricultural sector generates more than half of GDP.
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Central African Republic Overview – World Bank
http://www.worldbank.org/en/country/centralafricanrepublic/overview
Although CAR is progressively emerging from crisis, economic recovery has been very modest. After the collapse of 2013, when real GDP fell by 36%, the economy picked up only 1% in 2014, and 4.8% in 2015.
Industry Trends & Business Climate
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Central African Republic: Mining, Minerals and Fuel Resources
http://www.azomining.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=176
An overview of the country’s natual mineral resources
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Central African Republic Economy
http://www.heritage.org/index/country/centralafricanrepublic
An inefficient and unstructured regulatory system and limited access to financing hold back much-needed private-sector development. The rule of law is particularly weak. There is little protection of property rights, and corruption is pervasive.
Establishing a Presence
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Doing Business in Central African Republic
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/central-african-republic/starting-a-business
This site provides a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in Central African Republic.
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Doing Business in Central African Republic – World Bank Group
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/central-african-republic
This site provides a ranking with other countries on the ease of starting a business
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Doing Business in Central African Republic
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/central-african-republic/starting-a-business
This site provides a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in Central African Republic.
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Doing Business in Central African Republic – World Bank Group
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/central-african-republic
This site provides a ranking with other countries on the ease of starting a business
Taxes
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Paying Taxes in Central African Republic
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/central-african-republic/paying-taxes
This site provides a detailed summary of the taxes and mandatory contributions that a medium-size company must pay or withhold in a given year, as well as administrative burden in paying taxes and complying with postfiling procedures.
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Central African Republic Corporate Tax Rate
http://www.multpl.com/central-african-republic-corporate-tax-rate
Current Central African Republic Corporate Tax Rate: 73.30%
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Central African Republic Sales Tax Rate | VAT | 2014-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/central-african-republic/sales-tax-rate
The Sales Tax Rate in Central African Republic stands at 19 percent.
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Central African Republic Sales Tax Rate | VAT Forecast
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/central-african-republic/sales-tax-rate/forecast
In the long-term, the Central African Republic Sales Tax Rate | VAT is projected to trend around 19.00 percent in 2020, according to our econometric models.
Visas
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Central African Republic Visas
https://www.itseasy.com/visa-expediting/Central-African-Republic/
For US citizens a valid passport, visa, and evidence of yellow fever vaccination are required for entry.
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Central African Republic Visa | Passport Health
https://www.passporthealthusa.com/passports-and-visas/visas/central-african-republic-visa/
Answers to FAQs regarding Central African Republic visa requirements on this site
Infrastructure
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Central African Republic — Transportation
http://www.iexplore.com/articles/travel-guides/africa/central-african-republic/transportation
Most business travelers and tourists use taxis to get around Bangui, but rates can be quite expensive. Travelers who prefer to drive must have an International Driver’s Permit and carry a valid ID and passport at all times.
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Transport in the Central African Republic
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_the_Central_African_Republic
Modes of transport in the Central African Republic include road, water, and air. Most but not all of the country is connected to the road network, much of which is unpaved
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Telecommunications in Central African Republic
https://www.mbendi.com/indy/cotl/tlcm/af/cr/p0005.htm
This site provides links to several different topics related to the telecom market in CAR
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Telecommunications in the Central African Republic
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecommunications_in_the_Central_African_Republic
Telecommunications in the Central African Republic includes radio, television, fixed and mobile telephones, and the Internet as well as the postal system.
Employer Obligations
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Labor Market Regulation in Central African Republic
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/central-african-republic/labor-market-regulation
This site provides a detailed summary of some of the labor regulations that would apply to local entrepreneurs wishing to hire workers, organize working schedules, improve job quality for workers, or make workers redundant for economic reasons in Central African Republic.
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Central African Republic Employment & Labor Law News
http://employment.einnews.com/category/employment-labor-law/carepublic
This site provides up to date news on labor issue in CAR
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Labor Market Regulation in Central African Republic
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/central-african-republic/labor-market-regulation
This site provides a detailed summary of some of the labor regulations that would apply to local entrepreneurs wishing to hire workers, organize working schedules, improve job quality for workers, or make workers redundant for economic reasons in Central African Republic.
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Central African Republic Employment & Labor Law News
http://employment.einnews.com/category/employment-labor-law/carepublic
This site provides up to date news on labor issue in CAR
Culture/Living
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Central African Republic – State
https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/central-african-republic.html
See “Safety and Security” on this US Department of State site
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Central African Republic travel advice – GOV.UK
Central African Republic travel advice - GOV.UK
Safety and security; Terrorism; Local laws and customs
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Central African Republic Education System
http://www.classbase.com/Countries/Central-African-Republic/Education-System
The Central African Republic has been ravaged by decades of civil war, and the devastating effects of aids. There are 4 levels in the education system, namely nursery school, primary school, secondary school and tertiary education. School is compulsory, in principle at least, from age 6 to age 14, and delivered in French.
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Central African Republic | Expatriate International Cost
https://internationalcostofliving.com/2010/02/22/central-african-republic-bangui-cost-of-living-january-2010/
A description of everyday living costs in CAR
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Central African Republic, Bangui – Xpatulator
http://www.xpatulator.com/cost-of-living-review/central-african-republic-bangui_44.cfm
This site provides a qualitative commentary on the cost of living in CAR
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How to Master Business Etiquette in the Central African
http://www.careeraddict.com/master-business-etiquette-in-the-central-african-republic
Locals typically establish a personal relationship with each other before getting down to business; and it takes more than one meeting to develop trust.
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The Central African Republic Etiquette
http://etiquettescholar.com/dining_etiquette/table-etiquette/africa-e_table_manners/central_african_republic.html
Dining etiquette in the Central African Republic is similar to the rules of dining etiquette in the other African Gulf countries.
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Climate Central African Republic
http://www.climatestotravel.com/climate/central-african-republic
The climate is tropical, warm all year round, with a dry season in winter and a rainy season, which lasts most of the year in the south, and is limited to the summer months in the north.
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Average Weather For Bangui, Central African Republic
https://weatherspark.com/averages/29063/Bangui-Central-African-Republic
Over the course of a year, the temperature typically varies from 65°F to 94°F and is rarely below 58°F or above 98°F.
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Central African Republic | Global Partnership for Education
http://www.globalpartnership.org/country/central-african-republic
The government of the CAR has affirmed the importance of education. In the transition period, the government is working to restore the education sector.
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Central African Republic Public Holidays 2016 and 2017
http://africapublicholidays.com/central-african-republic/
Public holidays for 2016 and 2017 are listed on this site
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Holidays and observances in Central African Republic in 2016
http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/central-african-republic/
Overview of holidays and many observances in Central African Republic
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Central African Republic Demographics Profile 2016
http://www.indexmundi.com/central_african_republic/demographics_profile.html
This site provides current facts and statistics on the demographic profile of CAR
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The World Factbook — Central Intelligence Agency
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ct.html
See “People and Society” on this CIA site
Trade
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WTO | Central African Republic
https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/countries_e/central_african_republic_e.htm
This site provides key information on the Central African Republic’s participation in the WTO. The Central African Republic has been a member of WTO since 31 May 1995 and a member of GATT since 3 May 1963.
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Central African Republic Customs Regulations
https://central-african-republic.visahq.com/customs/
Central African Republic Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exporting goods at border
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Central African Republic Customs Regulations and Procedures
http://www.movers.com/international_movers/customs-regulations/central-african-republic.html
Information for potential importers to CAR
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Customs: Regulations, Export-Import
https://cape-verde.visahq.com/customs/
A summary of import and export regulations
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Central Africa – Trade – European Commission
http://ec.europa.eu/trade/policy/countries-and-regions/regions/central-africa/
This site discusses the trade picture between the countries of central Africa (including CAR) and the EU
Housing and Rentals
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The 5 Best Hotels in Central African Republic
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g293776-Central_African_Republic-Hotels.html
Find 128 traveler reviews, candid photos, and prices for 5 hotels in Central African Republic.
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Accommodation, Central African Republic
https://www.naturalworldsafaris.com/africa/central-african-republic/accommodation
As a destination that is much less developed for tourism than its African counterparts such as Kenya and Tanzania, the accommodation options in Central African Republic are much more basic, and many of the lodges and camps have a focus on sustainable tourism rather than luxury.
Travel
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Central African Republic – Lonely Planet
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/central-african-republic
Central African Republic (CAR) is a country with staggering rare natural beauty and some of the world’s most amazing wildlife.
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Central African Republic – travel.state.gov
https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/central-african-republic.html
See “Travel and Transportation ” on this US State Department site that also includes a travel advisory.
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