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UTC+1 |
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IANA Time Zone |
Africa/Bangui |
Bangui time compared to Beijing time (China) |
7 hours ahead |
Bangui, the capital and largest city of the Central African Republic, is located in the southwestern part of the country, next to the Oubangui River (a tributary of the Congo River) and across the river from Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. As the political, economic and cultural center of Central Africa, Bangui is the nation's transportation hub, with road and river access to the country's major cities and neighboring countries. The city is characterized by its landscape along the Oubangui River, and the riverfront area is home to a concentration of commercial and leisure activities, with local markets trading agricultural products, handicrafts, and other goods. Bangui is culturally diverse, incorporating the traditional practices of groups such as the Bantu nation, and French is the official language. Despite infrastructure and security challenges, Bangui remains the most important city in Central Africa, hosting the historical development and daily functioning of the country.
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