Sibut
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Sibut is the capital of Kémo
, one of the 14 prefecture
s of the Central African Republic
. An important transport hub, it is situated 188km north of the capital Bangui
and is known for its market
and its nightlife, with renowned night clubs such as the 'Maison Blanche'.
Sibut is located at the Northern end of the paved road coming from the capital, Bangui. At Sibut, two major provencial roads splilt, one going North to Kaga Bandoro, and the other east towards Bomimi, a thriving agricultural village of 450 people, 12km from Sibut.
The town of Sibut sits on the banks of a small tributary of the Oubangui River (approx 150km to the south), which is non-navigable even with small water craft. It has one highschool which also serves as a landing strip, and a market. Local food in street cafes include gozo (cassava) and peanut spinach sauce, along with various species of bushmeat. Local drink includes palm wine and '33' beer.
The Peace Corps had volunteers located in Sibut up until the Coup d'État of 1996.
See also: prefectures of the Central African Republic
Kémo
Kémo is one of the 14 prefectures of the Central African Republic. Its capital is Sibut.Kemo is home to the rebel group Kemo People's Liberation Front . Not military in nature, KPLF has been involved with campaigns in the south of the province to limit the spread of HIV/AIDS in animist communities...
, one of the 14 prefecture
Prefecture
A prefecture is an administrative jurisdiction or subdivision in any of various countries and within some international church structures, and in antiquity a Roman district governed by an appointed prefect.-Antiquity:...
s of the Central African Republic
Central African Republic
The Central African Republic , is a landlocked country in Central Africa. It borders Chad in the north, Sudan in the north east, South Sudan in the east, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of the Congo in the south, and Cameroon in the west. The CAR covers a land area of about ,...
. An important transport hub, it is situated 188km north of the capital Bangui
Bangui
-Law and government:Bangui is an autonomous commune of the Central African Republic. With an area of 67 km², it is by far the smallest high-level administrative division of the CAR in area but the highest in population...
and is known for its market
Market
A market is one of many varieties of systems, institutions, procedures, social relations and infrastructures whereby parties engage in exchange. While parties may exchange goods and services by barter, most markets rely on sellers offering their goods or services in exchange for money from buyers...
and its nightlife, with renowned night clubs such as the 'Maison Blanche'.
Sibut is located at the Northern end of the paved road coming from the capital, Bangui. At Sibut, two major provencial roads splilt, one going North to Kaga Bandoro, and the other east towards Bomimi, a thriving agricultural village of 450 people, 12km from Sibut.
The town of Sibut sits on the banks of a small tributary of the Oubangui River (approx 150km to the south), which is non-navigable even with small water craft. It has one highschool which also serves as a landing strip, and a market. Local food in street cafes include gozo (cassava) and peanut spinach sauce, along with various species of bushmeat. Local drink includes palm wine and '33' beer.
The Peace Corps had volunteers located in Sibut up until the Coup d'État of 1996.
See also: prefectures of the Central African Republic
Prefectures of the Central African Republic
There are also two economic prefectures:The national capital, Bangui, comprises a commune which lies outside the prefectures.The prefectures are further subdivided into seventy-one sub-prefectures.-Sources:*...