Trivia in Central African Republic

Learn fascinating facts and trivia about this country

Africa / Central Africa

National symbols

Flag: Four horizontal stripes of blue, white, green, and yellow with a red vertical band through the center and a yellow five-pointed star in the upper left corner

Central African Republic Flag

Emblem: Coat of arms depicting an elephant, North Star, hand, and ivory in shield shape with motto 'ZO KWE ZO (All people are people)'

Central African Republic Emblem

Trivia & facts

  • The red band of the flag symbolizes national unity, blue and white represent France, green and yellow represent Africa
  • Central Africa's motto 'ZO KWE ZO' means 'All people are people' in Sango
  • Second country in the world to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender
  • Major city Bangui is a river port at the upstream navigation limit of the Ubangi River
  • Sango language, a mix of French and African languages, is one of few Creole-type official languages
  • Diamond exports have long been restricted under the Kimberley Process
  • Vast forests constitute the northern edge of Africa's largest lowland tropical forest
  • Country's highest peak Mount Ngaoui is 1,410m
  • Estimated that about one-quarter of the population became internally or externally displaced (early 2020s)
  • Traditional dance Tambra is said to originate from Baya tribe coming-of-age rituals

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