Bambari, Central African Republic

Life in Bambari, a city of 83,029 people, is no walk in the park. Over 55% of the Central African Republic's population lives in rural areas, and the urban centers like Bambari tend to be bureaucratic headaches. The country is home to over 80 ethnic groups, with the largest being Gbaya, Banda, and Mandjia, though French and the national language Sango are the official tongues. While the population is predominantly Christian, animistic beliefs remain deeply ingrained. For the adventurous expat willing to navigate the red tape, Bambari could be an option, but most would be wise to look elsewhere.