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Chad

Republic of Chad

Region

Africa • Middle Africa

Capital

N'Djamena

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The flag of Chad is composed of three equal vertical bands of blue, gold and red.

The flag of Chad is composed of three equal vertical bands of blue, gold and red.

Population
16,425,859
Area
1,284,000 km²
Time Zone
UTC+01:00
Top-Level Domain
.td

About Chad

Chad is a country located in Africa, specifically in the Middle Africa region. Its capital city is N'Djamena. With a population of 16,425,859, it ranks among the moderately populated countries in terms of population.

The country covers a total area of 1,284,000 km², making it one of the largest country in terms of land area. With a population density of 12.79 people per square kilometer, it is sparsely populated.

The official languages of Chad include Arabic and French.

The currency used in Chad is the Central African CFA franc (Fr), .

Chad is a member of the United Nations.

In Chad, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.

The country operates in the UTC+01:00 time zone.

Chad shares its borders with 6 countries: Cameroon, Central African Republic, Libya, Niger, Nigeria and Sudan.

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Coat of Arms of Chad

Quick Facts

  • Capital: N'Djamena
  • Continent: Africa
  • Native Name: تشاد‎
  • Demonym: Chadian
  • Top Level Domain: .td
  • Calling Code: +235
  • Independence: Independent country
  • Start of Week: Monday

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