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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Central African Republic’s population is 110% larger than that of Gabon, a difference of 2,791,738.
Central African Republic’s surface area is 133% larger than that of Gabon, a difference of 355,310 km².
Gabon’s population density is 11% higher than that of Central African Republic, a difference of 0.9 /km².
Gabon’s nominal GDP is 659% larger than that of Central African Republic, a difference of $18.14 billion.
Gabon’s GDP per capita is about 15.9× that of Central African Republic, a difference of $7,714.
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Bangui
Libreville
5,330,690
2,538,952
622,980 km²
267,670 km²
8.6 /km²
9.5 /km²
$2.75 billion · 2024
$20.90 billion · 2024
$516 · 2024
$8,230 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Middle Africa
Middle Africa
Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA
Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA
Central African
Gabonese
+236
+241
.cf
.ga
CF / CAF
GA / GAB
Africa/Bangui
Africa/Libreville
Ködörösêse tî Bêafrîka
Gabon
| Measure | Central African Republic | Gabon |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Bangui | Libreville |
| Population | 5,330,690 | 2,538,952 |
| Surface area | 622,980 km² | 267,670 km² |
| Population density | 8.6 /km² | 9.5 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $2.75 billion · 2024 | $20.90 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $516 · 2024 | $8,230 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Middle Africa | Middle Africa |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA | Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA |
| Nationality | Central African | Gabonese |
| Phone code | +236 | +241 |
| Internet domain | .cf | .ga |
| ISO codes | CF / CAF | GA / GAB |
| Time zone | Africa/Bangui | Africa/Libreville |
| Native name | Ködörösêse tî Bêafrîka | Gabon |
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Nestled in the heart of Africa, the Central African Republic (CAR) is a land of striking contrasts, where sprawling savannas meet dense rainforests, and vibrant traditions thrive amid a complex colonial legacy.
Full Central African Republic profile →Gabon, nestled on the equatorial coast of Central Africa, captivates visitors with its lush rainforests, vibrant wildlife, and a blend of traditional African and French influences that shape its unique identity.
Full Gabon profile →The capital of Central African Republic is Bangui.
Central African Republic has a recorded population of approximately 5,330,690 people.
Central African Republic covers an area of about 622,980 km².
Central African Republic has a population density of roughly 8.6 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Central African Republic has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.75 billion as of 2024.
Central African Republic has a GDP per capita of approximately $516.
Central African Republic uses the Central African CFA franc (XAF), with the symbol FCFA.
Central African Republic is located in Middle Africa, Africa.
The native name of Central African Republic is Ködörösêse tî Bêafrîka.
People from Central African Republic are referred to as Central African.
The international dialing code for Central African Republic is +236.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Central African Republic is .cf.
Central African Republic uses the Africa/Bangui time zone.
Nestled in the heart of Africa, the Central African Republic (CAR) is a land of striking contrasts, where sprawling savannas meet dense rainforests, and vibrant traditions thrive amid a complex colonial legacy.
The capital of Gabon is Libreville.
Gabon has a recorded population of approximately 2,538,952 people.
Gabon covers an area of about 267,670 km².
Gabon has a population density of roughly 9.5 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Gabon has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $20.90 billion as of 2024.
Gabon has a GDP per capita of approximately $8,230.
Gabon uses the Central African CFA franc (XAF), with the symbol FCFA.
Gabon is located in Middle Africa, Africa.
People from Gabon are referred to as Gabonese.
The international dialing code for Gabon is +241.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Gabon is .ga.
Gabon uses the Africa/Libreville time zone.
Gabon, nestled on the equatorial coast of Central Africa, captivates visitors with its lush rainforests, vibrant wildlife, and a blend of traditional African and French influences that shape its unique identity.