The flag consists of four horizontal stripes in blue, white, green, and yellow, with a central red stripe and a prominent gold five-pointed star in the upper right corner. Each color carries a distinct meaning: blue represents freedom, white signifies bravery, green symbolizes hope and faith, and yellow embodies values of tolerance and charity.
| Independent | Yes |
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| Country codes | CF, CAF (ISO 3166-1) |
| Official name | Central African Republic |
| Capital city | Bangui |
| Continent | Africa |
| Member of | United Nations, African Union |
| Population | 5,742,315 (2023) |
| Total area | 622,984 km2 |
| Highest point | Mont Ngaoui (1 420 m, 4 659 ft) |
| Lowest point | Ubangi River (335 m, 1 099 ft) |
| GDP per capita | $ 427 (World Bank, 2022) |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc (Fr, XAF) |
| Calling code | +236 |
| Internet TLD | .cf |