La República Centroafricana (RCA) es un país sin salida al mar situado justo en el centro del continente africano. A pesar de ser inmensamente rico en recursos naturales como diamantes, oro, uranio y madera, es uno de los países más pobres y con menor desarrollo humano del mundo. Su historia desde la independencia de Francia en 1960 ha estado marcada por una inestabilidad política casi constante, con una sucesión de golpes de estado, rebeliones y conflictos violentos.

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Esta inestabilidad ha impedido al país aprovechar su riqueza y ha provocado crisis humanitarias recurrentes. Geográficamente, gran parte del país está cubierto por sabana y selva tropical, que albergan una importante biodiversidad, incluyendo elefantes de bosque y gorilas. Culturalmente, es el hogar de los pigmeos aka, cuya música polifónica fue declarada Patrimonio Cultural Inmaterial por la UNESCO. Su capital es Bangui, situada a orillas del río Ubangui, que sirve de frontera natural con la República Democrática del Congo.

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The Central African Republic (CAR) is a landlocked country located right in the center of the African continent. Despite being immensely rich in natural resources like diamonds, gold, uranium, and timber, it is one of the poorest and least developed countries in the world. Its history since independence from France in 1960 has been marked by almost constant political instability, with a succession of coups, rebellions, and violent conflicts.

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This instability has prevented the country from harnessing its wealth and has led to recurrent humanitarian crises. Geographically, much of the country is covered by savanna and tropical rainforest, which host significant biodiversity, including forest elephants and gorillas. Culturally, it is home to the Aka Pygmies, whose polyphonic music has been declared Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. Its capital is Bangui, located on the banks of the Ubangi River, which serves as a natural border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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