Ubangi river connects the country with the outer world. The country's chief exports are diamonds, cotton, wood, coffee and tobacco, which are exported to Belgium, France and Switzerland. The government is multiparty with Prime Minister as the head and President as the head of state. Malaria, sleeping sickness and leprosy makes the health conditions extremely poor. Manovo - Gounda St. Floris National Park and Zemongo Faunal Reserves are some of the more popular sites to visit.
Special pride is taken in introducing someone.
The Sangho term Ita timbi can refer to a brother, sister, half brother, cousin or even close friend. Joint family system is adopted and adults consider their niece and nephew as their own offspring. Families are large, young people attending school away from home, live with their distant relatives. Houses are made of mud bricks and thatched roof or concrete walls and floor with tin roof. The kitchen and bathroom are away from the hut but wealthy people have them attached to their house.