Ubangi-Shari

Ubangi-Shari was a French colony in Central Africa, existing from 1903 to 1960. It combined the areas of present-day Central African Republic and parts of neighboring countries. The territory was named after the Ubangi and Shari rivers. It was part of French Equatorial Africa, administered mainly for resource extraction and trade. In 1960, Ubangi-Shari gained independence and became the Central African Republic. Its history includes colonial influence, efforts for self-rule, and challenges post-independence, such as political instability and conflicts, shaping its modern identity.