Chad 🇹🇩
Chad 🇹🇩: capital N'Djamena, population 17 million, located in Africa. Currency: Central African CFA Franc (FCFA). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: N'Djamena
- Population: 17 million
- Continent: Africa
- Language: French & Arabic
- Currency: Central African CFA Franc (FCFA)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Republic of Chad
- Area: 1,284,000 km² (495,755 sq mi)
- Region: Middle Africa
- Landlocked
- People: Chadian
- Internet domain: .td
Fun Facts About Chad
- Named after Lake Chad, which has shrunk by 90% since the 1960s.
- Home to the Sahara Desert in the north and tropical forests in the south.
- Has over 200 different ethnic groups.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chad known for?
Chad is known for several things — Named after Lake Chad, which has shrunk by 90% since the 1960s; Home to the Sahara Desert in the north and tropical forests in the south; Has over 200 different ethnic groups.
How big is Chad?
Chad covers about 1,284,000 square kilometers (495,755 square miles), in the Middle Africa region.
Is Chad landlocked?
Yes. Chad is landlocked — it has no coastline and is surrounded by 6 neighboring countries.
What are people from Chad called?
People from Chad are called Chadian.
What is the capital of Chad?
The capital of Chad is N'Djamena.
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