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  • Bangui is the capital of and the largest city in the Central African Republic. As of 2012 it had an estimated population of 734,350. Established by the French in 1889 as 'Bongai', which means 'rapids', it is the only capital in the world which is situated on a river that is an anagram of its name. Located on the northern bank of the Ubangi River, it grew into a town during its period as part of French Equatorial Africa. The majority of the population of the Central African Republic lives in the western parts of the country, in Bangui and the area surrounding it. The city forms an autonomous commune of the Central African Republic which is surrounded by Ombella-M'Poko prefecture. The commune has an area of 67 square kilometres and it is the smallest high-level administrative division in the country, but the highest in terms of population. The city consists of 8 urban districts, 16 groups and 205 neighborhoods. Bangui has been the scene of intense rebel activity and destruction during decades of political upheaval, including the current rebellion. In 2009 the city was named as one of the most dangerous cities in the world. Wikipedia

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