Birao

Central African Republic / Vakaga / Birao /
 city, capital city of state/province/region

Prefecture: Vakaga
Sub-Prefecture: Birao
Commune: Ridina
Birao is the capital of Vakaga, one of the 14 prefectures of the Central African Republic and was an administrative post in the colony of Ubangui-Shari. In March 2007, the town was almost completely burnt down in the fighting between rebels and government troops in the area. As of February 2020, Birao is controlled by the Movement of Central African Liberators for Justice (MLCJ).
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Coordinates:   10°17'12"N   22°47'11"E
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