Country codes Central African Republic
ISO 3166-1
ALPHA-2
CF
ALPHA-3
CAF
The two-letter code for Central African Republic is CF, and the three-letter code is CAF, as per ISO 3166-1 standards.
Dialing Code
+236
The dialing code for Central African Republic is +236, used for international calls to the country from abroad.
Top Level Domain
.cf
The top-level domain (TLD) for Central African Republic is .cf, used for country-specific internet addresses.
Country Details
| Formal Name | the Central African Republic |
| Capital | Bangui |
| Region | Africa |
| Sub Region | Sub-Saharan Africa |
Central African Republic, officially known as the Central African Republic, is located in the Sub-Saharan Africa sub-region of the larger Africa continent with Bangui serving as its capital.
Currency
| Currency | CFA Franc BEAC |
| Alphabetic Code | XAF |
| Numeric Code | 950 |
Central African Republic uses the CFA Franc BEAC (XAF) as its official currency, with the numeric code 950.
Languages
There are a total of 4 official languages spoken in Central African Republic. These languages play an important role in everyday life, education, government, and business throughout the country.
TimeZones
| Timezone | Offset UTC | Offset DST | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa / Bangui | +01:00 | +01:00 | |
| Africa / Lagos | +01:00 | +01:00 |
Explore the various timezones across Central African Republic. Each timezone has its unique UTC offset and daylight saving time (DST) adjustments. Check the current time and see the differences in time across various regions of the country.
ISO 3166-2 Codes
| Subdivision name | Subdivision category | ISO Code |
|---|---|---|
| Bamingui-Bangoran | prefecture | CF-BB |
| Bamïngï-Bangoran | prefecture | CF-BB |
| Bangui | commune | CF-BGF |
| Bangî | commune | CF-BGF |
| Basse-Kotto | prefecture | CF-BK |
| Do-Kötö | prefecture | CF-BK |
| Gribingui | economic prefecture | CF-KB |
| Gïrïbïngï | economic prefecture | CF-KB |
| Haut-Mbomou | prefecture | CF-HM |
| Haute-Kotto | prefecture | CF-HK |
| Haute-Sangha / Mambéré-Kadéï | prefecture | CF-HS |
| Kemö-Gïrïbïngï | prefecture | CF-KG |
| Kémo-Gribingui | prefecture | CF-KG |
| Lobaye | prefecture | CF-LB |
| Lobâye | prefecture | CF-LB |
| Mbomou | prefecture | CF-MB |
| Mbömü | prefecture | CF-MB |
| Nana-Mambéré | prefecture | CF-NM |
| Nanä-Mbaere | prefecture | CF-NM |
| Ombella-Mpoko | prefecture | CF-MP |
| Ouaka | prefecture | CF-UK |
| Ouham | prefecture | CF-AC |
| Ouham-Pendé | prefecture | CF-OP |
| Sangha | economic prefecture | CF-SE |
| Sangä | economic prefecture | CF-SE |
| Tö-Kötö | prefecture | CF-HK |
| Tö-Mbömü | prefecture | CF-HM |
| Tö-Sangä / Mbaere-Kadeï | prefecture | CF-HS |
| Vakaga | prefecture | CF-VK |
| Vakaga | prefecture | CF-VK |
| Wâmo | prefecture | CF-AC |
| Wâmo-Pendë | prefecture | CF-OP |
| Wäkä | prefecture | CF-UK |
| Ömbëlä-Pökö | prefecture | CF-MP |
Explore the subdivisions of Central African Republic, each identified by a unique ISO 3166-2 code. These codes are crucial for identifying regions within the country and are used for various administrative, geographic, and data purposes.
Neighbouring countries
Central African Republic shares its borders with 6 neighboring countries, including Cameroon, Chad, Congo - Brazzaville, Congo - Kinshasa, South Sudan, Sudan.
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Helpful Resources
To learn more about Central African Republic's history, geography, culture, economy, and other key aspects, visit the Central African Republic Wikipedia page.
To learn more about Central African Republic's ISO country codes (alpha-2, alpha-3, and numeric), visit the ISO 3166-1 page for Central African Republic.
For geographical info about Central African Republic, visit the Geonames page. It covers coordinates, elevation, administrative divisions, and nearby locations.