List of companies 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[update], 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.
Name | Industry | Sector | Headquarters | Founded | Notes |
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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
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- Bangui shopping district.
- Oubangui Hotel in Bangui.
- Forestry remains an important contributor to the C. A. R. economy.
See also
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