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Central African Republic's Geography | Central African Republics Geography
 Central African Republic MapLocation: Central Africa, north of Democratic Republic of the Congo Geographic coordinates: 7 00 N, 21 00 E Map references: Africa Area: Total: 622,984 sq km land: 622,984 sq km water: 0 sq km Area - comparative: Slightly smaller than Texas Land boundaries: Total: 5,203 km border countries: Cameroon 797 km, Chad 1,197 km, Democratic Republic of the Congo 1,577 km, Republic of the Congo 467 km, Sudan 1,165 km Coastline: 0 km (landlocked) Maritime claims: None (landlocked) Climate: Tropical; hot, dry winters; mild to hot, wet summers Terrain: Vast, flat to rolling, monotonous plateau; scattered hills in northeast and southwest Elevation extremes: Lowest point: Oubangui River 335 m highest point: Mont Ngaoui 1,420 m Natural resources: Diamonds, uranium, timber, gold, oil, hydropower Land use: Arable land: 3.1% permanent crops: 0.14% other: 96.76% (2001) Irrigated land: NA sq km Natural hazards: Hot, dry, dusty harmattan winds affect northern areas; floods are common Environment - current issues: Tap water is not potable; poaching has diminished the country's reputation as one of the last great wildlife refuges; desertification; deforestation Environment - international agreements: Party to: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Desertification, Endangered Species, Ozone Layer Protection, Tropical Timber 94 signed, but not ratified: Law of the Sea Geography - note: Landlocked; almost the precise center of Africa |
