Central African Republic

The Central African Republic, formerly the French colony of Ubangi-Shari, became the Central African Republic upon independence in 1960. After three tumultuous decades of misrule — mostly by military governments — a civilian government was installed in 1993. The capital is Bangui. It is bordered by Chad, Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo and Cameroon.

Table of contents

1 History
2 Politics
3 Prefectures
4 Geography
5 Economy
6 Demographics
7 Culture
8 Miscellaneous topics

History

Main article: History of the Central African Republic

Main article: Politics of the Central African Republic

Main article: Prefectures of the Central African Republic

Main article: Geography of the Central African Republic

Main article: Economy of the Central African Republic

Main article: Demographics of the Central African Republic

Holidays
Date English Name Remarks

January 1 New Year's Day -
March 29 Boganda Day Anniversary of the death of independence leader Barthelemy Boganda (d.1959).
Second Monday of April Easter Monday -
May 1 Labor Day -
May 15 Anniversary of the first government -
August 13 Independence Day -
November 11 National Holiday -
December 2 Day after Republic Day -
December 25 Christmas -

**Holidays**
Date	English Name	Remarks

January 1	New Year's Day	-
March 29	Boganda Day	Anniversary of the death of independence leader Barthelemy Boganda (d.1959).
Second Monday of April	Easter Monday	-
May 1	Labor Day	-
May 15	Anniversary of the first government	-
August 13	Independence Day	-
November 11	National Holiday	-
December 2	Day after Republic Day	-
December 25	Christmas	-

See also:

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