Central African Republic civics quiz: questions and answers
All 21 general civics quiz questions about Central African Republic with answers and explanations, grouped by topic. This is a learning quiz, not an official exam. Select a question to see the answer.
Constitution and government 4 questions
Head of state, parliament, courts and the constitution.
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In which year was the CAR’s current Constitution adopted by referendum?
2023
The referendum was held on 30 July 2023 and the Constitution promulgated on 30 August 2023.
Which currency is used in the Central African Republic?
Central African CFA franc
The country uses the Central African CFA franc (XAF), shared with other Central African states.
Which central bank issues the CFA franc used in the country?
Bank of Central African States
The Central African CFA franc is issued by the Bank of Central African States (BEAC).
What is the national motto in French translation?
Unity, Dignity, Work
The French motto "Unité, Dignité, Travail" means Unity, Dignity, Work.
History and national symbols 8 questions
Independence, key dates, flag, anthem and other national symbols.
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On what date did the Central African Republic become independent?
13 August 1960
The CAR gained independence from France on 13 August 1960.
Who is regarded as the father of Central African independence?
Barthélemy Boganda
Boganda led the independence movement and died in 1959; 29 March is Boganda Day.
What is the national motto of the CAR?
Unité, Dignité, Travail
'Zo kwe zo' (every person is a person) is Boganda's slogan, not the official motto.
The CAR flag’s four horizontal stripes are crossed by a vertical stripe of which colour?
Red
Blue, white, green and yellow stripes, a red vertical band and a yellow star, designed by Boganda in 1958.
Who proclaimed himself Emperor of Central Africa in 1976?
Jean-Bédel Bokassa
The Central African Empire lasted from 1976 to 1979.
What is the national anthem of the CAR?
La Renaissance
The lyrics are by Boganda and the music by Herbert Pepper (1960).
What was the territory called under French rule?
Ubangi-Shari
As a French colony it was Ubangi-Shari (Oubangui-Chari), named after the Ubangi and Chari rivers.
What happened on 1 December 1958?
The Central African Republic was proclaimed
The republic was proclaimed on 1 December 1958, as an autonomous state within the French Community, before full independence in 1960.
Geography and society 8 questions
Capital, geography, languages, currency and public holidays.
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What are the two official languages of the CAR?
Sango and French
Sango is also the national language.
What is the capital of the Central African Republic?
Bangui
Bangui lies on the Ubangi River and was founded in 1889.
Which river forms the CAR’s border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
The Ubangi (Oubangui)
The Ubangi flows past Bangui into the Congo River.
What currency does the CAR use?
The CFA franc (CEMAC)
The CFA franc is issued by the Bank of Central African States (BEAC).
On which river does Bangui lie?
Ubangi River
Bangui lies on the Ubangi River, which forms part of the southern border with the DRC.
Which statement about the country’s geography is true?
It is landlocked
The Central African Republic has no coastline. It borders Chad, Sudan, South Sudan, the DRC, the Republic of the Congo and Cameroon.
Which best describes the national flag?
Four horizontal stripes crossed by a vertical red band
The flag has blue, white, green and yellow stripes, a vertical red band through the centre and a yellow star.
Which national park in the north is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Manovo-Gounda St Floris National Park
Manovo-Gounda St Floris National Park is one of the country's two natural World Heritage Sites.
Naturalisation rules 1 questions
What the law requires for citizenship: residence, language, tests, fees and dual nationality.
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Under the 1961 Nationality Code, what is the general residence requirement for naturalisation?
Five years
Five years of habitual residence (Article 27); the 35-year rule of 1966 was repealed in 1984.
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