Central African Republic is known for its tropical forests and diamond resources. It has a population of 5.7 million, making it the 118th largest country in the world. Its capital is Bangui. Central African Republic has a developing economy with agricultural and mining sectors.has more than 80 ethnic groups, each of which have their own language. The largest ethnic groups in the country are the Baya, Banda, Mandjia, Sara, M’Baka, Mboum, Yakoma, and the Fula. The Baya, or Gbaya, account for 34% of the CAR’s population. There are also some Europeans in the country, most of which are of French descent.

The CAR is one of the poorest countries in the world and one of the 10 poorest in Africa and it ranks 179th out of 187 on the Human Development Index. About 11% of the population between 15 and 49 is HIV positive, yet only 3% of the country has access to antiretroviral therapy.