Chad is a landlocked country in Africa with a population of 16.4M and an area of 1,284,000 km². Its capital is N'Djamena, French is the official language, and it is a republic. Chad shares borders with 6 countries.
Key facts
ContinentAfrica
CapitalN'Djamena
Population16.4M
Area1,284,000 km²
LanguageFrench
ReligionIslam
GovernmentRepublic
CurrencyCentral African CFA Franc
GDP/capita$700
Independence1960
Geography
LandlockedHas desertSavanna
DesertsSahara Desert
BordersLibya, Sudan, Central African Republic, Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger
History & Culture
Colonised by France
Economy & Resources
AgricultureCotton, Millet
Memberships
African Union
🎯 How to identify Chad in Geo Atlas
These Yes/No questions help narrow down Chad efficiently:
Is the country located in Africa?
✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation?
❌ No
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)?
✅ Yes
Does the country have a coastline?
❌ No
Does the country have a population > 50 million?
❌ No
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m?
❌ No
Is the country a member of African Union?
✅ Yes
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