Table 2 Characteristics of the Central African Republic and the Republic of Congo
| Â | RCA | ROC |
|---|---|---|
Surface (km2) | 623 000 | 342 000 |
Number of inhabitants | 3 895 139 | 3 697 490 |
Capital | Bangui | Brazzaville |
Density population (inhab/km2) | 7.2 | 12.4 |
Rural population | 62% | 35% |
Human development indice | 0.352 | 0.534 |
Human development indice rank 2013 (/186) | 180 | 142 |
Gross domestic product per capita (PPP US$) | 722 | 2 934 |
Life expectancy at birth (years) | 49.1 | 57.8 |
Poverty headcount at national poverty line | 62% | 47% |