Chad - Country Details

Basic Information

Capital

N'Djamena

Region

Africa / Middle Africa

Population

17,723,315

Area

1,284,000 km²

Currencies

Central African CFA franc (Fr)

Languages

Arabic, French

About country

Chad is a landlocked country located in Central Africa, bordered by six nations. Its geography is diverse, ranging from the Sahara Desert in the north to the fertile Sudanian Savanna in the south, with Lake Chad being a significant geographical feature. Historically, the region has been inhabited since the 7th millennium BC, with various states and empires rising and falling over time. The economy of Chad is heavily reliant on agriculture, though oil revenues contribute significantly, yet a large portion of the population lives in poverty. Chad gained independence from France in 1960 and has faced political instability since.