The Central African Republic is a presidential republic with a population exceeding 5.70 million. Savannah plateaus and tropical forests dominate its interior, crossed by the Ubangi and Sangha river systems. The economy is low-income with a nominal GDP surpassing $2.8 billion. Its main exports include diamonds, gold, timber, cotton, and coffee, while imports include machinery, vehicles, and pharmaceuticals.

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