Central African Republic (CAR)

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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)