Central African Republic vs Namibia: Terrestrial protected areas
Terrestrial protected areas over time
- Central African Republic
- Namibia
How they compare
Namibia currently reports 123,127 sq. km against 110,544 sq. km in Central African Republic, a difference of 12,583 sq. km.
That makes Namibia's figure about 1.1 times Central African Republic's.
Across all 21 years both countries report, Namibia has been ahead every year.
Central African Republic ranks 12th and Namibia ranks 9th of 50 countries.
Namibia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central African Republic | Namibia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 110,224 sq. km | 118,896 sq. km | 8,671 sq. km | Namibia |
| 2000s | 110,544 sq. km | 119,550 sq. km | 9,006 sq. km | Namibia |
| 2010s | 110,544 sq. km | 123,127 sq. km | 12,583 sq. km | Namibia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terrestrial protected areas, Central African Republic or Namibia?
- Namibia, at 123,127 sq. km against 110,544 sq. km in Central African Republic as of 2010.
- What is the difference in terrestrial protected areas between Central African Republic and Namibia?
- 12,583 sq. km, with Namibia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and Namibia?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2010.
- How do Central African Republic and Namibia rank globally for terrestrial protected areas?
- Central African Republic ranks 12th and Namibia ranks 9th of 50 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- United Nations Environmental Program and the World Conservation Monitoring Centre, as compiled by the World Resources Institute, based on data from national authorities, national legislation and inter, published as Terrestrial protected areas (sq. km). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Nationally protected areas are totally or partially protected areas of at least 1,000 hectares that are designated as scientific reserves with limited public access, national parks, natural monuments, nature reserves or wildlife sanctuaries, protected landscapes, and areas managed mainly for sustainable use. Marine areas, unclassified areas, and litoral (intertidal) areas are not included. The data also do not include sites protected under local or provincial law.