Chad is a country in Central Africa, Africa. Its capital is N'Djamena, with a population of approximately 17.4M and a total area of 1,284,000 km². The official languages are French / Arabic and the currency is the Central African CFA Franc (XAF).
Chad covers an area of 1,284,000 km² with a population density of 14/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $11.8B ($678 per capita) and gained independence in 1960. It is a landlocked country with no coastline.
A 7-million-year-old skull found in Chad — named Toumaï — may be the earliest known ancestor of humans. The Ennedi Massif in northern Chad contains thousands of prehistoric rock paintings and natural rock arches.
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UNESCO dramatic sandstone plateau with natural arches, rock art and prehistoric cave paintings
A once-vast lake that has shrunk by 90% — a powerful symbol of climate change in Africa
One of Central Africa's last great wildlife sanctuaries — elephants, lions and hundreds of bird species
A remote volcanic massif in the central Sahara with the highest peaks in the desert
The capital of Chad is N'Djamena.
The official language(s) of Chad are French / Arabic.
The population of Chad is approximately 17.4M.
Chad uses the Central African CFA Franc (XAF).
Chad is located in Africa, in the Central Africa region.
Chad has a GDP of $11.8B, with a GDP per capita of $678.
The best time to visit Chad is November–February. The climate is Hot desert north, tropical south.
Visa required for most nationalities
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