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Geography

The geography of the Central African Republic

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Geography and location


The Central African Republic (CAR) is a landlocked country located in the heart of the African continent. It shares borders with six nations: Cameroon to the west, Chad to the north, Sudan and South Sudan to the northeast and east, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the south, and the Republic of the Congo to the southwest.

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Cape Verde: an Atlantic archipelago of contrasts

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Cape Verde is an archipelago of arid volcanic islands in the mid-Atlantic Ocean, located approximately 450 km (280 mi) off the west coast of Africa. The islands feature dramatic landscapes ranging from dry coastal plains and sandy deserts to steep cliffs and active volcanoes. With a total area of 4,033 km² (1,557 sq mi), the country has a hot, arid climate shaped by trade winds and its position near the Sahara.

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Cameroon: Geography and natural diversity

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Cameroon is the world’s 53rd largest country, covering a total area of 475,440 km² (183,570 sq mi). Its land area spans 472,710 km² (182,510 sq mi), with 2,730 km² (1,050 sq mi) of water. Slightly larger than Sweden and the U.S. state of California, it is comparable in size to Papua New Guinea.

Located in Central and West Africa, Cameroon borders the Bight of Biafra (part of the Atlantic Ocean) and lies between Equatorial Guinea and Nigeria.

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