Fact File
Capital: Bagui
Population: 5,217,000
Time zone: GMT +1
Plugs: Two pin round
Dialling code: +236
Currency: CFA franc. Exchange rate: $1 = 499.888 XOF
Language: French, Sangho
Visas
All nationalities require a visa when visiting the Central African Republic.
Supposedly passport holders from Israel and Switzerland are exempt, but convincing the airlines might prove impossible. Best to play it safe on this one and have your visa ready.
Airlines
Air France – www.airfrance.com
ASKY – www.flyasky.com
Kenya Airways – www.kenya-airways.com
Hotels
Bangui
Ledger Plaza Bangui – www.laicohotels.com
Car Hire
Avis – www.avis.com