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The Central African Republic is a landlocked country in central Africa. The capital is Bangui. The population is estimated at about 5.5 million, and the economy is one of the least developed in the world, heavily reliant on subsistence agriculture, forestry and diamond mining. The currency is the Central African CFA franc. The country operates under a presidential republic system of government. It is a member of the Economic Community of Central African States and the African Union. The Central African Republic has faced prolonged political instability, armed conflict and humanitarian crises since independence from France in 1960. Recurring violence has severely constrained economic development and left much of the population dependent on international aid. The country possesses significant natural resources, including diamonds, gold, uranium and timber, but exploitation has been hampered by poor infrastructure, governance challenges and insecurity. Despite its resource base, the Central African Republic remains one of the poorest and most fragile states globally, with limited access to healthcare, education and basic services across much of its territory.

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