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Neighboring Countries of Central African Republic

Q: How long are the land borders of Central African Republic?

The land borders of Central African Republic total 5,920 km. By number of neighbours Central African Republic ranks #21 among 236 countries and territories.

Central African Republic shares land borders with 6 countries: DR Congo (1,747 km), Chad (1,556 km), South Sudan (1,055 km), Cameroon (901 km), Republic of the Congo (487 km) and Sudan (174 km).

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Country

Neighbouring countries (#21 of 236)

5,920 km

Total land borders

None

Landlocked — no coastline

622,984

Area in km²

Central African Republic
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Countries bordering Central African Republic

Neighbour	Border length	Capital	Visa for Central African Republic citizens
DR Congo	1,747 km	Kinshasa	eVisa
Chad	1,556 km	N'Djamena	Freedom of movement
South Sudan	1,055 km	Juba	eVisa
Cameroon	901 km	Yaounde	Freedom of movement
Republic of the Congo	487 km	Brazzaville	Freedom of movement
Sudan	174 km	Khartoum	Visa required

DR Congo accounts for 30% of Central African Republic's 5,920 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).

Geography of Central African Republic

Location

Central Africa, north of Democratic Republic of the Congo

Area

622,984 km² — slightly smaller than Texas; about four times the size of Georgia

Terrain

Vast, flat to rolling plateau; scattered hills in northeast and southwest

Climate

Tropical; hot, dry winters; mild to hot, wet summers

Highest and lowest points

Highest: Mont Ngaoui 1,410 m. Lowest: Oubangui River 335 m. Mean elevation: 635 m.

Natural resources

Diamonds, uranium, timber, gold, oil, hydropower

Natural hazards

Hot, dry, dusty harmattan winds affect northern areas; floods are common

Good to know

Landlocked; almost the precise center of Africa

Neighbours of Central African Republic's neighbours

Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.

Also with 6 neighbours in Africa

Frequently asked questions about the borders of Central African Republic

How many countries border Central African Republic?

Central African Republic shares land borders with 6 countries: DR Congo (1,747 km), Chad (1,556 km), South Sudan (1,055 km), Cameroon (901 km), Republic of the Congo (487 km) and Sudan (174 km).

Which is the longest border of Central African Republic?

The longest land border of Central African Republic is with DR Congo (1,747 km); the shortest is with Sudan (174 km).

Is Central African Republic landlocked?

Yes. Central African Republic has no coastline and is one of the world's landlocked countries, so all its trade by land passes through DR Congo, Chad, South Sudan, Cameroon, Republic of the Congo and Sudan.

How long are the land borders of Central African Republic?

The land borders of Central African Republic total 5,920 km. By number of neighbours Central African Republic ranks #21 among 236 countries and territories.

Do Central African Republic citizens need a visa for neighbouring countries?

Central African Republic citizens can visit 3 of 6 neighbouring countries visa-free: Chad, Cameroon and Republic of the Congo.

What is the highest point of Central African Republic?

Mont Ngaoui 1,410 m. The lowest point is Oubangui River 335 m.

Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).