Central African Republic Trivia

1. During the colonial area, Central African Republic was called Ubangi-Shari, and was controlled by Germany along with which other European country?

From Quiz Cruising In The CAR

Answer: France

France was able to take over control of German land after World War I. Since many colonies were held by France in West Africa, they all were grouped in a loose confederation called French Equatorial Africa in 1920. France's policy was to allow private companies access to the area's natural resources in exchange for part of the profit. These policies were not favorable to the people of the area. From 1890-1940 the native population was cut in half. French Equatorial Africa was governed from Brazzaville, which is the capital of neighbor Republic of the Congo today; even though missionaries were sent to the area and roads and other infrastructure were constructed, the people suffered terribly. Native rebellion in the area did not accomplish much, and the Central African Republic did not gain independence until 1960.

From Quiz The Generically Named CAR

Answer: B

The capital of the Central African Republic is Bangui. The other seven major cities are Bimbo, Berberati, Bambari, Bouar, Bossangoa, Bria, and Bangassou. Only the important cities of Cantor and Nola break this pattern.

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Answer: Savanna

All of the CAR except for the extreme southwestern tip is classified as a tropical savanna ecoregion called the East Sudanian savanna. There is a distinct rainy season from April to October; during this time the northern part of CAR can become flooded and unreachable. In contrast, the rainy season is followed by a dry season, when the temperatures become so hot they can burn the shrubs, grasses, and trees that are part of the terrain of the savanna in the CAR.

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Answer: Bad - It brings hot and dry winds.

Not only are the Harmattan winds hot and dry, but they also carry dust. Even though Central African Republic has a tropical climate with a wet season, the northern part of the country can experience very hot temperatures from February-May and the resulting conditions caused by the Harmattan are described as desert-like. In some areas the Harmattan can cause dust storms; sometimes they interact with monsoon winds to cause tornadoes. Of course, a heavy wind can also increase the risk of fire and crop damage.

From Quiz The Generically Named CAR

Answer: Mont Ngaoui

At 1,420 meters or 4,659 feet and between the border of Cameroon and CAR, Mont Ngaoui serves as the highest point of Central African Republic. An alternate name of the mountain is Gaou, which is much easier to say than 'Ngaoui'.

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Answer: Sango

There are over 80 ethnic groups in the Central African Republic, and most have their own language. In fact, there are 72 different languages used in the country. The Sango, or Sangho, language developed as a trading language; it is estimated that 92% of the people in CAR can speak Sango, while approximately 22% of the people can speak French. Sango is considered to be an easy language to learn. Teachers say that if students apply themselves they can speak the language within three months, although it does take longer to reach a level of fluency.

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Answer: Dzanga-Ndoki National Park

Established in 1990, the Dzanga-Ndoki National Park is divided into the Dzanga and Ndoki sectors, with the the Dzanga-Sangha Special Reserve in between. The Dzanga sector is the area to find the western lowland gorilla, which is the smallest subspecies of gorilla and considered to be critically endangered at this time. In addition, there are three kinds of forests, populations of African forest elephants, and over 350 different bird species.

From Quiz The Generically Named CAR

Answer: The grassland of Gran Chaco

Much of the Central African Republic is made up of grassland, but the lush Gran Chaco is located in Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil.

From Quiz Cruising In The CAR

Answer: Boali Falls

Named after the town of Boali, the falls are about 100 km north of the capital city of Bangui. The road between the two (and beyond) is one of the few paved roads in Central African Republic. An important tourist attraction, Boali Falls is also a source of hydroelectric power that is used to supply the capital with electricity.

From Quiz The Generically Named CAR

Answer: Harmattan

The Harmattan blows across the Gulf of Guinea into the continent of Africa, causing a haze and covering large coastal areas for some countries. This type of wind is also called 'The Doctor' due to its claimed healthful properties.

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