Central African Republic travel details
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Central African Republic has a population of 5M with main currency as Central African CFA Franc. The languages spoken are French. Central African Republic travel safety advice is Do not travel. Automatic teller machines are rare in Central African Republic. Internet speed in Central African Republic is on average 0.9 Mbps.
Central African Republic travel advice
⬤ Do not travel
We’ve reviewed our advice for Central African Republic (CAR) and continue to advise do not travel due to the dangerous security situation and the threat of terrorism, kidnapping and violent crime. Outbreaks of intercommunal violence and armed conflict can happen without warning throughout the country, including in Bangui. If, despite our advice, you decide to travel to the CAR, take the necessary precautions to ensure your safety.
We continue to advise:
Do not travel to the Central African Republic due to the dangerous security situation and the threat of terrorism, kidnapping and violent crime.
Issue Date : Apr 8, 2024
Central African Republic weather
Central African Republic essential details
Plugs
Central African Republic uses 220V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type E.
Languages
The languages that are typically spoken are French
Money in Central African Republic
Currencies
Central African Republic uses the Central African CFA franc (symbol: Fr), code XAF.Banknotes come in denominations of 10000, 5000, 2000, 1000 and 500 francs. Franc is subdivided into 100 centimes. Coins come in denominations of 500, 100, 50, 25, 10, 5, 2 and 1 francs.
ATM
Automatic teller machines are rare in Central African Republic. Your best bet is to look for them in large cities and community places.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet in Central African Republic
Internet
Internet speed in Central African Republic is on average 0.9 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Central African Republic is very low. It's quite hard to find one.
Calling
To call Central African Republic, dial +, then 236 (the country code for Central African Republic), then the area code and the local number. For local calls within Central African Republic, start with the area code. In the case above area code is - Geographic fixed - .
Central African Republic travel details
Driving in Central African Republic
Emergecy
Police
112
Ambulance
113
Fire department
110
Central African Republic map
Central African Republic visa advice
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