Travel Alert Status
Level 4: Do Not Travel
Time Difference
UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
Travel Climate
Average monthly temperatures range from a low of around 66°F to a high of about 93°F. Most of the precipitation in the area of Bangui occurs between May and October, usually characterized by short, violent thunderstorms. Although it rains hard at times, the sun shines almost every day. Dust, generally sunny skies, and warm weather are the forecast for the dry season (November to April).
Travel Currency
605.7
Languages
French (official), Sangho (lingua franca and national language), tribal languages
Ethnic Groups
Baya 33%, Banda 27%, Mandjia 13%, Sara 10%, Mboum 7%, M'Baka 4%, Yakoma 4%, other 2%
National Holiday
Republic Day, 1 December (1958)
Geographic Coordinates
7 00 N, 21 00 E
Location
Central Africa, north of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Airports
2