Is the Central African Republic an EU country?

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The Central African Republic is not a member of the European Union (EU). The Central African Republic is located on the African continent, and it is an independent country that is not a member of the European Union. The European Union consists of 27 member states, which are located mainly on the European continent.

Central African Republic location and background

The Central African Republic is a landlocked country located in Central Africa. Its border neighbors are Chad to the north, Sudan to the northeast, South Sudan to the east, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the south, the Republic of Congo to the southwest, and Cameroon to the west. The capital of the country is Bangui. The Central African Republic gained independence from France in 1960.

Member States of the European Union

The European Union is a political and economic union that includes 27 European countries. These countries are:

  • Belgium
  • Bulgaria
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Germany
  • Estonia
  • Ireland
  • Greece
  • Spain
  • France
  • Croatia
  • Italy
  • Cyprus
  • Latvia
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Hungary
  • Malta
  • Netherlands
  • Austria
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Romania
  • Slovenia
  • Slovakia
  • Finland
  • Sweden

Relations between the Central African Republic and the EU

Although the Central African Republic is not a member of the EU, it has various cooperation relations with the European Union. The EU has been an active player in the peace process and humanitarian aid of the Central African Republic. The European Union has supported the country through, among other things, development cooperation and crisis management.

You can find more information about the member states of the European Union and the Central African Republic from the following sources:
Official website of the European Union
The World Factbook – Central African Republic

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