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	The history of the Central African Republic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The retrospective history of the Central African Republic
		The economic history of the Central African Republic
		The culture history of the Central African Republic
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	History of the Central African Republic - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Central African Republic is believed to have been settled from at least the 7th century on by overlapping empires, including the Kanem-Bornu, Ouaddai, Baguirmi, and Dafour groups based around Lake Chad region and along Upper Nile.
		In 1906, the Oubangui-Chari territory was united with the Chad colony; in 1910, it became one of the four territories of the Federation of French Equatorial Africa (A.E.F.), along with Chad, Republic of the Congo, and Gabon.
		On December 4, 1977, the republic became a monarchy -- the Central African Empire -- with the promulgation of the imperial constitution and the proclamation of the president as Emperor Bokassa I. His regime was characterized by numerous human rights atrocities.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/History_of_the_Central_African_Republic (914 words)

	Central African Republic - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Central African Republic is a landlocked country in central Africa.
		It borders Chad in the north, Sudan on the east, the Republic of the Congo and the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the south, and Cameroon on the west.
		European penetration of Central African territory began in the late nineteenth century during the Scramble for Africa (c.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Central_African_Republic (3370 words)

	Central African Republic -> History on Encyclopedia.com 2002 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Baya people, seeking refuge from the Fulani of northern Cameroon, arrived in what is now the Central African Republic in the early 19th cent.; the Banda, fleeing the Muslim Arab slave raiders of Sudan, came later in the century.
		The Central African Republic had a parliamentary government until Dec., 1965, when a military coup led by Col. Jean-Bédel Bokassa (Boganda's nephew) overthrew the Dacko regime, dissolved the national assembly, and abrogated the constitution.
		France ended its military presence in the country in 1999 and was replaced by an all-African peacekeeping force.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/section/centrar_history.asp (1149 words)

	Central African Republic Country Guide - History and Government - World Travel Guide Provided By Columbus Travel ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		History: Prior to French colonisation of central Africa around the 1880s, many tribes fled to the area in order to escape the slave trade.
		The country was renamed the ‘Central African Empire’.) And despite his well-documented abuses, Bokassa was consistently tolerated by the French who continued to wield huge influence over the country.
		Government: The government is a Republic comprised of a strong executive branch (President, Vice President, Prime Minister and Council of Ministers) and weak legislative and judicial branches.
	www.worldtravelguide.net /data/caf/caf580.asp (598 words)

	History of THE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The extensive area of central Africa from the Ubangi river to the Sahara has been a heartland of the slave trade during the 17th to 19th centuries.
		The result is often brutal exploitation, with Africans used as forced labour in the gathering of wild rubber or on newly established cotton plantations.
		The first leader of the Central African Republic is a former Roman Catholic priest, Barthélemy Boganda, who is elected to the French national assembly in 1946.
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	A short history of the Central African Republic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Since the nineteenth century the area of the present-day Central African Republic is inhabited by Sudanese tribes, the Banda and the Baya.
		Before that the are appears to have been settled from at least the 7th century on by overlapping empires, including the Kanem-Bornu, Ouaddai, Baguirmi and Dafour groups based in Lake Chad and the Upper Nile.
		After a new coup the country is renamed Central African Republic and David Dacko resumes office as president in 1980.
	www.electionworld.org /history/centralafrica.htm (537 words)

	History (from Central African Republic) -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		The Central African Republic is a landlocked state in central Africa.
		The capital of the Central African Republic is Bangui.
		History is a science—a branch of knowledge that uses specific methods and tools to achieve its goals.
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	Central African Republic (10/05)
		The government is a republic comprised of a strong executive branch (president, vice president, prime minister, and council of ministers), and weak legislative and judicial branches.
		The Central African Republic is classified as one of the world's least developed countries, with an annual per capita income of $260 (2002).
		The Central African Republic is an active member in several Central African organizations, including the Economic and Monetary Union (CEMAC), the Economic Community of Central African States (CEEAC) Central African Peace and Security Council (COPAX--still under formation), and the Central Bank of Central African States (BEAC).
	www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/4007.htm (3764 words)

	History - Central African Republic - Africa
		Most of the ethnic groups inhabiting the present-day Central African Republic entered the region in the 19th century to escape Fulani armies or to avoid slave traders operating in the Congo River Basin and modern Sudan.
		In 1958 the dependency gained autonomy as the Central African Republic; it became fully independent on August 13, 1960, with David Dacko as president.
		In late 1976 a new constitution was issued, reorganizing the nation as the Central African Empire.
	www.countriesquest.com /africa/central_african_republic/history.htm (564 words)

	World Factbook Central African Republic, Central African Republic Map, Map of Central African Republic, Information on ...
		A landlocked country, Central African Republic lies in the heart of equatorial Africa.
		Central African Republic is bordered on the north by Chad, on the east by Sudan, on the south by the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC, formerly Zaire) and the Republic of the Congo, and on the west by Cameroon.
		The climate of the Central African Republic is hot and humid with the average annual temperature remaining at about 26°C. Rainy season lasts from June to November, which sees tornadoes and floods.
	www.mapsofworld.com /country-profile/central-african-republic.html (295 words)

	An MBendi Profile: Central African Republic - Overview (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Central African Republic is an independent republic, which lies between Chad and the Democratic Republic of Congo, and forms part of the landlocked West African Region.
		The international time zone for the Central African Republic is Greenwich +1 and the international dialling code is +236.
		The livestock industry is growing in Central African Republic, although the growth is hampered by the strong presence of tsetse flies as well as marketing problems.
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	Central African Republic History, Central African Republic Flag, Culture of Central African Republic, Economy of ...
		Central African Republic History, Central African Republic Flag, Culture of Central African Republic, Economy of Central African Republic, History of Central African Republic
		The flag of Central African Republic is made up of four equal horizontal bands of blue at the top, white, green, and yellow with a vertical red band in center.
		As far as fauna is concerned, almost every animal of the African Tropics is found in the country.
	www.mapsofworld.com /country-profile/central-african-republic1.html (411 words)

	Botswana History Page 1: Brief History of Botswana
		very recent times the Kalahari thirstlands of Botswana have been central in the historical geography of the region, as the intermediate territory between the savannas of the north and east and the steppes of the south and west.
		The main Tswana (Central Sotho) dynasties of the Hurutshe, Kwena and Kgatla were derived from the Phofu dynasty, which broke up in its western Transvaal home in the 1500-1600 period.
		The Birth of Botswana: a History of the Bechuanaland Protectorate from 1910 to 1966
	www.thuto.org /ubh/bw/bhp1.htm (3622 words)

	Central African Republic. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
		Considerable migration of inhabitants from urban to rural areas has led to the uneven distribution of the population.
		Population density is low relative to other African nations, and the eastern portion of the republic is largely uninhabited.
		The Central African Republic belongs to the Franc Zone and trades chiefly with France, Belgium, and Japan.
	www.bartleby.com /65/ce/CentrAR.html (1106 words)

	African Studies Center \| Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire) Page
		The American Museum of Natural History sponsored an expedition to the Belgian Congo with Herbert Lang leading the expedition and James P. Chapin as his assistant.
		Democratic Republic of the Congo and the IMF
		Rainforests in the central and northern regions of the Congo Democratic Republic, (formerly Zaire), occupy more than half of the countrys total area of nearly one million square miles.
	www.sas.upenn.edu /African_Studies/Country_Specific/Zaire.html (690 words)

	Central African Republic: History
		National elections were held in Mar., 2005, followed by a runoff in May. Bozizé, who was the front runner after the first round, was elected president in May, and his National Convergence coalition won 42 of the 105 seats in the national assembly.
		Security Council, concerned by rising tension in Central African Republic, says lack of dialogue, economic crisis obstacles to reconciliation; Presidential Statement commends Peace-building Support Office, calls on Member States to fulfil commitments made at May 2000 meeting -- Part 1 of 2.
		UN: Secretary-General stresses that UN remains fully co committed to assisting Central African Republic.
	www.infoplease.com /ce6/world/A0857229.html (839 words)

	AllRefer.com - Central African Republic : History (Central African Republic Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
		Central African Republic, Central African Republic Political Geography
		The Central African Republic had a parliamentary government until Dec., 1965, when a military coup led by Col. Jean-BEdel Bokassa (Boganda's nephew) overthrew the Dacko regime, dissolved the national assembly, and abrogated the constitution.
		In Mar., 2003, while PatassE was abroad; supporters of former general FranCois BozizE, who had twice before attempted to oust the president, seized power, and BozizE was named president.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/C/CentrAR-history.html (756 words)

	Central African Republic Encyclopedia Article, Definition, History, Biography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The CAR is situated north of the equator, separating the Congo River basin from Lake Chad and the White Nile river basin.
		This region has been settled from at least the 7th century by groups from the Lake Chad and upper Nile regions.
		On December 1, 1958 the nation became an autonomous republic, known as the Central African Republic, and gained its full independence on August 13, 1960.
	www.matronofthearts.com /encyclopedia/Central_African_Republic (1269 words)

	History
		Oubangui-Chari was the name given in 1894 to the French Territory which on 13 August, 1960 had become an independent Central African Republic.
		In 1958 the territory voted to become an autonomous republic within the French Community, and on Aug. 13, 1960, President David Dacko proclaimed the republic's independence from France.
		On Dec. 4, 1976, the Central African Republic became the Central African Empire.
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	Central African Republic - Atlapedia Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		It is bound by Chad to the north, Sudan to the northeast, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire) and Congo to the south and Cameroon to the west.
		PEOPLE: The Central African Republic has over 80 ethnic groups, of which the major ethnic group are the Baya who account for 34% of the population followed by the Banda who account for 25%, the Sara for 7%, the Nabandi for 11%, the Azande for 10% and the Mbaka for 5%.
		In Sept. 1979 Bokassa was ousted by a coup that was supported by French paratroopers and resulted in the restoration of the republic.
	www.atlapedia.com /online/countries/centafri.htm (1267 words)

	Afrol Central African Republic Index Page: Links to Central African Republic
		You can also go directly into their Central African Republic archive, where articles from the last months about the CAR figure.
		You might want to go directly to their Africa page or Central African Republic page, were the last articles from WP are listed.
		On their Central African Republic Page you'll find country background information and facts (overviews) for the traveler (money and costs, when to go, attractions, activities, getting there, getting around, etc.), if there's not a travel warning.
	www.afrol.com /Index/countries/carindex.htm (1965 words)

	France implicated in attempted coup in Central African Republic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Central African Republic is landlocked between Chad and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
		It is one of the poorest countries in central Africa and has suffered as the war in the Congo has blocked its main trade route, the Congo River.
		The deposits of gold, diamonds and uranium found in the Central African Republic are no doubt an attraction for Bemba’s operations.
	www.wsws.org /articles/2001/jun2001/car-j19.shtml (1144 words)

	History of Central African Republic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		On December 4, 1976, the republic became a monarchy with the promulgation of the imperial constitution and the proclamation of the president as Emperor Bokassa I. His regime was characterized by numerous human rights atrocities.
		Following riots in Bangui and the murder of between 50 and 200 schoolchildren, former President Dacko led a successful French-backed coup against Bokassa on September 20, 1979.
		The French succeeded in quelling the disturbances, and an African peacekeeping force (MISAB) occupied Bangui until 1998 when they were relieved by a UN peacekeeping mission (MINURCA).
	www.historyofnations.net /africa/centralafricanrepublic.html (1121 words)

	SIM Country Profile: Central African Rep.
		Students are sponsored by their churches or denominations, which provide funds for their tuition, housing, books, etc. But in most cases, the students have little or no financial resources for their personal expenses, such as food and clothing, and depend on the Lord for the provision of their needs.
		CAR is bordered to the north by Chad, to the east by Sudan, to the south by Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire) and the Republic of the Congo, and to the west by Cameroon.
		Due to its central location, it was ravaged by surrounding empires in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries as the slave trade reached its peak.
	www.sim.org /country.asp?CID=2&fun=1 (816 words)

	Democratic Republic of Congo DRC on the Internet
		Causes of the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the way forward" by Claude Kabemba) and the complete texts of their most recent policy briefs ("From dilemma to détente: Pretoria's policy options on the DRC and Great Lakes" by Francis Kornegay and Chris Landsberg.
		Held the Montreal Conference on Durable Peace and Democratic Development in the Democratic Republic of Congo, (Jan. 1999) and the International Non-Governmental Commission of Inquiry into the Massive Violations of Human Rrights Committed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (former Zaïre) 1996-1997, (Aug. 1998).
		Proposal to use "...high resolution satellite imagery to map areas of forest clearing and general land cover types for the entire Central African tropical region." "The resulting land cover map will be integrated in a socio-economic study to assess the trends and patterns of deforestation by including demographic and social and environmental policies." Includes Congo-Kinshasa.
	www-sul.stanford.edu /depts/ssrg/africa/zaire.html (9456 words)

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