School life
In a Central African Republic classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Central African Republic
A child-friendly mission briefing for 20 November - capital, climate, school day, languages, fun facts, native animals, and five questions to ask the class on the other side of the world.
- CapitalBangui
- Population~6.5 million
- Time zoneAfrica/Lagos (UTC +1)
- CurrencyCentral African CFA franc (XAF)
Central African Republic, with Bangui marked
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Climate in November: Dry season in many regions; warm.
The capital
Bangui
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Central African Republic a bit special.
Dzanga-Sangha Rainforest
A UNESCO rainforest where forest elephants gather at magical clay-licks
Open lesson
Boali Falls
A spectacular curtain of water on the Mbali River
Open lesson
Bangui
The capital city on the banks of the wide Ubangi River
Open lesson
Fufu & Cassava
The filling, stretchy staple food that feeds millions across Central Africa
Open lesson
Tap any card to open a class-ready mini-lesson - for the teacher to walk through, or an older child to read aloud.
Native animals
Wildlife your partner class might know best.
- 🦒
Manovo-Gounda St. Floris
A UNESCO national park on the edge of the great African savanna
Open lesson
- 🐘
Forest Elephant
Smaller and shyer than savanna elephants - the gentle gardeners of the rainforest
Open lesson
- 🦍
Western Lowland Gorilla
The world's largest primate, living quietly in the rainforest
Open lesson
- 🦌
Bongo Antelope
The largest and most colourful forest antelope in Africa
Open lesson
- 🦜
African Grey Parrot
One of the world's cleverest birds - and a brilliant talker
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!French
Five questions to ask
Conversation starters
- 01What does your school day look like?
- 02What do you eat at lunch?
- 03What games do you play at break?
- 04What's the weather like today?
- 05What do you wish more children around the world knew about your country?
What not to assume
Friendly cautions
- ℹCentral African Republic has many regions and communities - there is no single experience.
- ℹClimate, food, and traditions can vary widely from one part of the country to another.
Culture
Food, music, sport, festivals.
Music
Festivals
Tap any chip to open a class-ready lesson - what it is, why it matters, fun facts.
Reflection prompts
- “What's something you'd love to share about your school day?”
- “What's the most surprising thing you'd love to ask the other class?”
Could your class meet Central African Republic?
Choose Central African Republicwhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.