Louvet Travel: Central African Republic

Central African Republic

Why visit Central African Republic?

For art, jungles, missionary, tribal culture, tropical rainforest, waterfalls and wildlife.

At a Glance

Souvenirs to Buy: Butterfly artwork, handmade greeting cards, malachite necklaces, masks and wood carvings.
Local Cuisine to Try: Fulani Boullie (porridge). Kanda Ti Nyma (spicy meatballs).
Local Drink to Try: Banana Wine. Ginger Beer. Karkanji (hibiscus flower).

Fun Facts

In 1885, Belgians, French and Germans arrived.
In 1894, France seized Ubangi-Shari.
Late 19th Century (1801-1900), ruled by France.
In 1960, became independent.
In 1972, Jean-Bédel Bokassa (1921-1996), self declared himself as the President for Life.
Offers significant natural resources: arable land, cobalt, crude oil, gold, diamonds, hydropower, lumber and uranium.
One of few African countries to officially have an African Language, Sango.
Cash crop exporter of coffee and cotton. Greatest export is diamonds.
Agricultural growers of cassava, maize, millet, peanuts, plantain, sorghum and sesame.
Education is free and required from 6-14 year olds.

Special Holidays/Occasions

Holidays: New Year's Day, Boganda Day, Easter Monday, Labour Day, Ascension, Whit Monday, General Prayer Day, Independence Day, Assumption, All Saints Day, Republic Day and Christmas Day.

Good to Know

Sanitation is below standards.
Lacks medical care and treatment.
Amongst top ten poorest countries in the world.
Avoid wearing shorts in public.
It's offensive to locals eating with your left hand.
Avoid conversations or mentions about France.
There is no rail service.
During Rainy Season (May - October) roads are often flooded and impassable.
Many missionary groups operate here.
Only toll roads are paved.
Local law requires that you carry your passport with you at all times.
Avoid all demonstrations/protests.
Do not photograph airports, government buildings, police or military.
Same sex "public expression of love" is punishable with six months - two years in prison a fine.
HIV, Meningococcal meningitis, Malaria, Rabies, Schistosomiasis and Tuberculosis are present.

This international destination requires:

A valid passport with six months of validity upon return and one blank page for entry stamp.
Vaccination Required: Yellow Fever.

On 8/31/20 listed as a Level 4 - Do Not Travel Travel Advisory.

Your Must-See & Do

UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Manovo-Gounda St Floris National Park and Sangha Trinational.

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Friday, December 25, 2020