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Photo: Alllexxxis, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.Explore the vibrant heart of the Central African Republic! Test your knowledge on Bangui's landmarks, geography, culture, and rich history.
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Sango grew out of the Ngbandi language as a trade language along the Ubangi River, and today it is the national language and co-official with French. Almost everyone in Bangui speaks it, which makes it a key part of national identity.
Photo: Dvorakuser1, Wikimedia Commons, CC0.
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Bangui uses the Central African CFA franc, which is shared by six independent states in Central Africa. Although it has the same value as the West African CFA franc, the two currencies are not legally interchangeable.
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The town of Zongo in the Democratic Republic of the Congo sits directly opposite Bangui. A regular ferry service connects the two settlements across the river, facilitating trade and travel between the two nations.
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Bangui M'Poko International Airport is the main international gateway to the Central African Republic. Maya-Maya Airport is another regional hub, but it serves Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of the Congo.
Photo: Afrika Force from South Africa, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
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The Cathédrale Notre-Dame de l'Immaculée Conception is a striking red-brick building constructed in the 1930s during French colonial rule. Its beautiful architectural style stands out in the heart of the capital and remains a major spiritual landmark for residents.
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In the 1970s the capital was affectionately known as 'Bangui la Coquette', which roughly means 'pretty Bangui' or 'the beautiful city'. In French, coquette describes someone, or something, that takes pride in looking good.
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From Bangui the Ubangi flows south into the mighty Congo River, and together they form an important waterway for boats between Bangui and Brazzaville. The river changes a lot with the seasons: at Bangui its flow swings from about 800 to 11,000 cubic metres of water per second between the dry and wet seasons.
Photo: Pete Chirico, USGS, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 1.0.
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French explorers set up a small post on the Ubangi River in 1889, right where rapids stopped boats from sailing further north. The city took its name from those rapids. Bangui grew into the capital of the French colony of Ubangi-Shari, and French is still one of the country's official languages.
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Playing at home in Bangui, the Central African Republic beat Senegal 72-67 in the final to win its first African title, which also sent the team to the 1974 World Championship. The country won the African crown again in 1987, beating Egypt.
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The Boali Falls are a stunning natural landmark located about 80 kilometers northwest of Bangui on the Mbali River. They are a popular weekend getaway for residents and also power a nearby hydroelectric plant.
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