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Information of Central African Republic |
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Official Language: French
Currency: CFA Franc
Bangui is the capital city of Central African Republic. Well known for its tropical greenery modern buildings and avenues laced with mango trees Bangui offers wonderful tourist attractions with serene surroundings. Situated on the heart of Africa it is bordered by Chad on the north, Sudan on the east, Democratic Republic of Congo on the south and by Cameroon on the west. Founded in 1889 CAR Bangui is famous for its diamonds exports and homemade palm wine and ginger beer. The climate is tropical, with abundant rainfall.
Places of Visit in Central African Republic
Thick green covered hills and rivers with charming districts make Bangui a heavenly beauty. One of the greatest tourist attractions is the 'K-Cinq' intersection, quite a few kilometers from town. It has bars, dance clubs, market and plenty of public transports. Lying at the very heart of Bangui, the Place de la Republique and its large white arch monument is really awe-inspiring. Other places of interest include the colorful Central Market, the Boganda Museum, the Arts and Crafts School, the Cathedral, the Saint Paul Mission and the Hausa Quarter. The Grande Corniche leads to the banks of the Ubangi and provides a magnificent view of the fishermen's huts and canoes. The remote Lobaye Region with coffee plantation on its fringe is inhabited by indigenous forest tribes living in encampments of small huts made of lianas and wild leaves. A number of similar villages can also be found in the M'Baiki Region, southwest of Bangui. Surrounded by rainforest, M'Baïki is a beautiful timber, coffee and tobacco growing area. It's also the stopping place for visiting nearby Baka encampments. To the northeast of M'Baïki is the village of Sabe, worth visiting for its ebony sculptures. The Boali Waterfalls near the charming and picturesque village of Boali is really a feast for the eye. A huge Chinese-built dam controls the water of Boali Waterfalls. The nearby hydroelectric power plant can also be visited. At Bouar, in the east of the country, there is an area of burial mounds with many upright megaliths named as tanjunu. In Bangassou, near the Ubangi River are the elegant Kembe Falls on the River Kotto. Zinga a beautiful town on the Ubangi River, furnished with wooden houses offers a rare sight seeing of Africa. All boats going either way on the river stop make it a beautiful place to catch boats. Dzanga-Sangha National Park, offers irresistible tourist attractions with Gorillas, elephants and the Baka tribes all around. Bayanga on the banks of the Sangha River is the main village near the park. Bayanga possess a number of small guesthouses offering simple accommodation, by the riverside.
Travel and Accommodation in Central African Republic
There are direct flights to Bangui from Paris, New York and other cities in Africa. The common routes for getting to CAR Bangui; are usually open. Embassies and other reliable sources should be enquired about the status of border crossings before making a visit to Bangui. Visas are mandatory by all except national of France, Germany, Israel and Switzerland to travel to CAR Bangui. The only place with regular flights scheduled to Bangui is Berberati. There are a fair number of great hotels in Bangui that provides comfortable accommodation. Most of the hotels in CAR have expensive clubs and beer halls catering to tourists and businessmen. Limited car hire is available from local companies as is chauffeur driven cars. Some trips can be made by canoe, such as downriver from Bangassou to Bangui on the Ubangi River.
Precautions in Central African Republic
The security situation in Central African Republic Bangui has deteriorated in recent years and incidents of massive looting and terrorism has been reported throughout the country. Security is unstable throughout the country and events are subject to rapid and sudden change. Bangui is said to be infested with muggers and thieves on the prowl day and night. Foreigners are favorite targets for armed gangs. That is why it is useful to consult any government travel advisories before any travel. Again Bangui is renowned for its malaria and yellow fevers. In endemic areas it is extremely important to avoid mosquito bites and to take tablets to prevent malaria. Symptoms vary from fever, chills and sweating, with abdominal pains. A medical help should be sought immediately if malaria is suspected. Precautions should be taken beforehand like wearing light-colored clothing; long trousers and long-sleeved shirts. Bilharzia, another disease carried in freshwater by tiny worms that is also very destructive with abdominal pain and blood in the urine. That is why it is avoidable swimming or bathing in freshwater where Bilharzia are present. Yellow fever is transmitted through the bites of infected mosquitoes. So it is better to get immunized with a yellow fever vaccine beforehand.
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