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Central African Republic
Central African Republic · CAF · Africa
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Risk Score
Critical→ Stable
Risk Factors
Active conflict (structural)
No recent events in pipeline
Overview
The Central African Republic is a landlocked nation rich in natural resources, including diamonds and gold. However, it has been plagued by chronic political instability, armed conflict, and humanitarian crises, severely hindering its development. Efforts are ongoing to establish lasting peace and governance.
Leadership
Faustin-Archange Touadéra
President
GOVERNMENT: Republic (transitional)
Economy
GDP
$2.8B
GDP per Capita
$470
GDP Growth
+3.8%
Inflation
4.2%
Unemployment
8.5%
AgricultureForestryMining (diamonds, gold)
Trade
Key Exports
DiamondsTimberCottonCoffee
Key Imports
FoodstuffsTextilesPetroleum productsMachineryElectrical equipment
Top Partners
FranceChinaCameroonBelgiumUAE
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