Central African Republic Country Facts
- Independence gained from France on 13 August 1960
- Constitution: 2004; amended in 2010
- Presidents (Political Party):
- Michel Djotodia: 2013 – present (Military/Seleka Rebels)
- François Bozizé: 2003 – 2013 (Military)
- Ange-Félix Patassé: 1993 – 2003 (MLPC)
- André Kolingba: 1981 – 1993 (Military/RDC)
- David Dacko: 1979 – 1981 (MESAN/UDC)
- Jean-Bédel Bokassa: 1966 – 1979 (Military/MESAN)
- Population: 5.2 million (2013 estimate) with growth rate of 2.14%
- HDI rank: 0.352 (2012)