During dry season, frequent bush fire threaten the extensive timber reserves. Elephant, wild dog, chimpanzee, gorilla, crocodiles, giraffe, lions, hippopotamus, vulture, black hornbill, red weaver, hoopoe and African Jacana are some of the various species of wildlife. Animist, Christianity and Islam are the major religions of the people there. Belief in magic and local charmers is widespread. The national language is Sangho but the official written language is French being scarcely spoken by the natives.
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.