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

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
     Active      State-owned      Defunct
Name Industry Sector Headquarters Founded Notes
Banque Internationale pour la Centrafrique (BICA) Financials Banks Bangui 1946[3] Commercial bank
Banque Populaire Maroco Centrafricaine (BPMC) Financials Banks Bangui 1991[3] Commercial bank
Commercial Bank Centrafrique (CBCA) Financials Banks Bangui 1962[3] Commercial bank
Diamville Diamond trading - Bangui Affiliated with Wagner Group
Direction des services postaux de l'Office National des Postes et de l'Épargne Industrials Delivery services Bangui - Postal services
Enerca Utilities Conventional electricity Bangui 1963 Electrical infrastructure
Groupe Kamach Conglomerates - Bangui 1972 Timber, mines, real estate
Midas Ressources Precious metals - Bangui Affiliated with Wagner Group
Socatel Telecommunications Fixed line telecommunications Bangui 1990 Telecom

See also

References

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