Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Central African Republic  | Gabon  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Central African Republic | Gabonese Republic |
Continent  | Africa | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Bangui | Libreville |
Latitude  | 6° 35′ 0″ N | 0° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 20° 20′ 0″ E | 9° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Central African Republic is 622,984 sq km, and the total area of Gabon is 267,668 sq km. Central African Republic is bigger than Gabon by 355,316 sq km. Central African Republic is around 2.33 times bigger than Gabon.
Indicators | Central African Republic | Gabon |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 622,984 Sq km | 267,668 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 355,316 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 240,535 Sq Mile | 103,347 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 137,188 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | Negligible | 3.76 % |
Indicators | Central African Republic | Gabon |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Bangui | Libreville |
Demonyms  | Central African | Gabonese |
Official Languages  | French, Sango | French |
Government Status  | Unitary presidential republic | Unitary presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 89.2 % | 80.2 % |
The people of Central African Republic are called Central African, and the people of Gabon are called Gabonese.
Indicators | Central African Republic | Gabon |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Central African CFA franc | Central African CFA franc |
Currency Symbol  | XAF | XAF |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +236 | +241 |
Internet TLD  | .cf | .ga |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | CF | GA |
Indicators | Central African Republic | Gabon |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | La Renaissance | La Concorde |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | The Renaissance | The Concord |
National Animal  | African Elephant | Black Panther |
National Bird  | Yet to Update | African Grey Parrot |
National Flower  | King Protea | Delonix Regia |
National Sport  | Football | Football |
National Colors  | Blue, white, green, yellow and red | Green, yellow and blue |
Indicators | Central African Republic | Gabon |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Friday, 11th April, 2025 | Friday, 11th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 02:17 PM | 02:17 PM |
Timezones  | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Central African Republic is [02:17 PM], [Friday, 11th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Gabon is [02:17 PM], [Friday, 11th April, 2025].
So the current time and date in Central African Republic and Gabon are same.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Central African Republic as of 2023 is estimated to be around 5,742,315, and the total population of Gabon as of 2023 is estimated to be around 2,436,566.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Central African Republic had 3,305,749 more people than Gabon.
The annual Population Growth in Central African Republic is 1.81% and the annual population growth in Gabon is 2.51%.
Indicators | Central African Republic | Gabon |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 32.7 % | 24.1 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 64.9 % | 72.3 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 2.45 % | 3.66 % |
Indicators | Central African Republic | Gabon |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Bangui | Libreville |
Current Time | 02:17 PM | 02:17 PM |
Current Weather  | Overcast Clouds  | Overcast Clouds |
Current Temperature  | 28.81 Degree Celsius | 29.65 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 1.95 km/hr, 195 Degree | 3.4 km/hr, 205 Degree |
Humidity  | 57 % | 69 % |
Indicators | Central African Republic | Gabon |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 5.92 (Births Per Woman) | 3.46 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 465.19 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 287.56 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 372.8 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 193.49 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 73.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 28.8 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Central African Republic | Gabon |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Neonatal conditions (119.8 people per 100K population) | Tuberculosis (83.7 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Measles ( 34.3 people per 100K population) | Cirrhosis of the liver ( 19.2 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 25.9 (people per 100K population) | 12.5 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 12.33 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 8.41 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 1.57 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.83 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Central African Republic, is [ Neonatal conditions ]. Around 119.8 people per 100,000 people in Central African Republic, are dying of Neonatal conditions.
Similarly, around 83.7 people per 100,000 people in Gabon, are dying of Tuberculosis, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Central African Republic, spent [ 9.07% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Gabon, spent [ 2.71% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Central African Republic | Gabon |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 41.3 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 37.4 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 9.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 21% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 1.99 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 7.33 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Central African Republic, are 2.26 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Gabon.
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