population: 0.81 million

extension: 67.25 square kilometers

Museums

If you are in Bangui and want to visit museums, one great option is the Musée National de la République Centrafricaine. Additionally, you may also want to consider visiting the Boganda Museum or the Pierre Mamboundou Museum, both of which are located in Bangui.

Food

Some of the most recommended, popular, and typical dishes to eat in Bangui according to local people are:

1. Cassava leaves and peanut butter stew: A dish made with cassava leaves cooked in a peanut butter sauce with onions and tomatoes.

2. Poulet à la moambe: Chicken cooked in a rich, red sauce made from the moambe (palm) fruit.

3. Fufu and soup: A staple dish made from pounded cassava or yam served with a variety of soups made from vegetables, fish, or meat.

4. Mbala: A dish made from smoked fish cooked with onion, tomato, and palm oil.

5. Brochettes: Skewered meat (usually goat or beef) grilled over an open flame and served with a spicy sauce.

6. Saka-saka: A dish made from mashed cassava leaves with onion, garlic, and palm oil.

7. Poisson braisé: Grilled fish marinated in herbs and spices, usually served with plantains or rice.

8. Beignets de bananas plantains: Deep-fried plantain fritters that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

These dishes often reflect the Central African Republic's cultural diversity and use many locally grown ingredients.

Activities

Some fun activities that locals enjoy in Bangui include visiting the Kilometer 5 market, exploring the city's art and craft markets, attending a football (soccer) match at the Barthélemy Boganda Stadium, and taking a stroll around the Manovo-Gounda St Floris National Park. You might also consider trying some of the local cuisine and beverages, such as cassava-based dishes or palm wine.