List of companies of the Central African Republic

Location of the Central African Republic

The Central African Republic is a landlocked country in Central Africa. Despite its significant mineral deposits and other resources, such as uranium reserves, crude oil, gold, diamonds, cobalt, lumber, and hydropower,[1] as well as significant quantities of arable land, the Central African Republic is among the ten poorest countries in the world. As of 2014, according to the Human Development Index (HDI), the country had the second lowest level of human development, ranking 187th out of 188 countries.[2]

Notable firms

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This list includes notable companies with primary headquarters located in the country. The industry and sector follow the Industry Classification Benchmark taxonomy. Organizations which have ceased operations are included and noted as defunct.

Notable companies
Status: P=Private, S=State; A=Active, D=Defunct
Name Industry Sector Headquarters Founded Notes Status
   
Banque Internationale pour la Centrafrique (BICA) Financials Banks Bangui 1946[3] Commercial bank P A
Banque Populaire Maroco Centrafricaine (BPMC) Financials Banks Bangui 1991[3] Commercial bank P A
Commercial Bank Centrafrique (CBCA) Financials Banks Bangui 1962[3] Commercial bank P A
Diamville Diamond trading - Bangui Affiliated with Wagner Group P A
Direction des services postaux de l'Office National des Postes et de l'Épargne Industrials Delivery services Bangui - Postal services S A
Enerca Utilities Conventional electricity Bangui 1963 Electrical infrastructure P A
Groupe Kamach Conglomerates - Bangui 1972 Timber, mines, real estate P A
Midas Ressources Precious metals - Bangui Affiliated with Wagner Group P A
Socatel Telecommunications Fixed line telecommunications Bangui 1990 Telecom P A
  • Bangui shopping district.
    Bangui shopping district.
  • Oubangui Hotel in Bangui.
    Oubangui Hotel in Bangui.
  • Forestry remains an important contributor to the C. A. R. economy.
    Forestry remains an important contributor to the C. A. R. economy.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Central African Republic. CIA World Factbook
  2. ^ "2015 Human Development Report" (PDF). United Nations Development Programme. 2015. Retrieved 14 December 2015.
  3. ^ a b c Europa Publications (2003). Africa South of the Sahara 2004. Psychology Press. pp. 214–. ISBN 978-1-85743-183-4.
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