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Empire Centrafricain Central African Empire ← 1976–1979 → Flag Location of the Central African Empire Capital Bangui Language(s) French Religion Protestant, Catholic, Sunni Islam Government Monarchy Emperor  - 1976-1979 Bokassa I Prime minister  - 1976-1978 Ange-Félix Patassé  - 1978-1979 Henri Maïdou History  - Established December 4, 1976  - Disestablished September 20, 1979 Currency Franc

The Central African Empire (French: Empire Centrafricain) was the name of the short-lived, self-declared autocratic monarchy that replaced the Central African Republic and was, in turn, replaced by the restoration of the republic. The Empire was formed when Jean-Bédel Bokassa, President of the republic, declared himself Emperor Bokassa I on December 4, 1976. Bokassa spent the equivalent of over 20 million United States dollars, a quarter of the country's government annual income, on his coronation ceremony. The monarchy was abolished and the name "Central African Republic" was restored in September 20, 1979, when Bokassa was ousted with French support.

Throughout the Empire's history the national flag remained unaltered, although there was an imperial flag for Bokassa's personal use.

See also

• Saint-Sylvestre coup d’état

External links

• Jules Verne Stamp
• Luigi Pirandello stamp
• Imperial stamp example
• Imperial currency example
• Imperial flag