Central Africa, south of Libya.
Chad emerged from a collection of powerful states that controlled the Sahelian belt starting around the 9th century. These states focused on controlli ...
Longitude: 19
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Chad:
9,508.368 km
Terrain:
Broad, arid plains in center, desert in north, mountains in northwest, lowlands in south.
Natural Resources:
Petroleum, uranium, natron, kaolin, fish (Lake Chad), gold, limestone, sand and gravel, salt.
Industries:
Oil, cotton textiles, brewing, natron (sodium carbonate), soap, cigarettes, construction materials.
Population: 19,093,595
The population is unevenly distributed due to contrasts in climate and physical geography; the highest density is found in the southwest, particularly around Lake Chad and points south; the dry Saharan zone to the north is the least densely populated.
Area: 1,284,000 km2
almost nine times the size of New York state; slightly more than three times the size of California
Chad is the largest of Africa's 16 landlocked countries.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| ara | Arabic |
| fra | French |
French (official), Arabic (official), Sara (in south), more than 120 languages and dialects
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| XAF | Central African CFA franc | Fr |
Capital City: N'Djamena
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 4:37 pm (GMT+01:00)
Visiting Chad
You're in for a treat! Chad is a fascinating place to explore, especially from November to February. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Stunning desert landscapes
- Diverse wildlife and nature reserves
- High levels of political instability and conflict
- Health concerns such as malaria
- Limited tourist infrastructure
- 3.7HIGH RISK
Travel is risky, prepare well and consider avoiding
- Chadian cuisine features grains, meats, and vegetables.
- Popular dishes include Esh and Jarret de Boeuf.
- Freshly brewed local tea and millet-based dishes are widely enjoyed.
- Visit Zakouma National Park
- Explore the Ennedi Plateau
- Discover the capital, N'Djamena
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