The Central African Republic (CAR) is a landlocked nation located in the heart of Africa. It is bordered by Cameroon to the west, Chad to the north, Sudan to the northeast, South Sudan to the east and Democratic Republic of Congo to the south. The CAR has an area of 622,984 square kilometers and a population of over 4.8 million people. The official language of CAR is French and Sango, with both languages having equal status in the country. The capital city is Bangui and its largest city is N’Djamena. The official currency is the Central African CFA franc (XAF). CAR has a rich cultural heritage with influences from both Europe and West Africa. Its traditional music includes genres such as folk, rock, jazz, hip-hop, as well as traditional instruments such as fiddles, guitars and drums. CAR has a tropical climate due to its location near the equator; temperatures range from hot in summer to cooler in winter months. Its economy relies heavily on agriculture with cash crops such as coffee, cocoa beans and oilseed being important exports for the country. Other industries include mining for minerals such as gold and diamonds as well as timber production from its vast forests. Tourism also plays an important role in CAR’s economy with national parks such as Manovo-Gounda St Floris National Park being popular destinations for visitors from around the world. See 800zipcodes for Central African Republic Geography and Population. The major newspapers in Central African Republic are mainly published in French. The two main newspapers are Le Citoyen and Cameroon Tribune. Le Citoyen is a daily newspaper that was founded in 1964 and is owned by the French publisher, Imprimeries Réunies. It covers topics such as politics, economics, sports, and culture. Cameroon Tribune is an independent English-language newspaper that was founded in 1961 and focuses on investigative journalism. It covers topics such as human rights violations, corruption, political unrest, and environmental issues. Both newspapers have an online presence with news articles available to read for free. Other major newspapers include La Nouvelle Expression which focuses on politics; Mutations which has a focus on economics; The Post which covers international news; Le Quotidien de l’Economie which focuses on youth issues; and Business Magazine Central African Republic which reports on business news. All of these newspapers can be found online for free or for purchase in print or digital form. Check simplyyellowpages for other media in the country of Central African Republic.