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🇹🇩 Chad Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Chad is a country in Central Africa, Africa. It covers a total area of 1,284,000 km² and is a landlocked country with no coastline. It shares land borders with 6 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Africa
geographical region
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Region
Central Africa
sub-region
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Total Area
1,284,000 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
14/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
0 km (landlocked)
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+1
UTC offset
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Independence
1960
established
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Climate
Hot desert north, tropical south
general type

Location and Position

Chad is situated in Central Africa, within the broader continent of Africa. As a landlocked country, Chad has no direct access to the sea, which historically influenced its trade routes and development. Access to international markets relies on agreements with neighbouring countries.

Size and Area

Chad covers a total area of 1,284,000 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 17.4M across this area, the population density is 14/km². The capital city is N'Djamena.

Climate

The climate of Chad is hot desert north, tropical south. The best time to visit is generally November–February, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Chad

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Libya
Tripoli
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Sudan
Khartoum
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Central African Republic
Bangui
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Nigeria
Abuja
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Niger
Niamey
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Cameroon
Yaoundé

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chad located?

Chad is located in Central Africa, Africa. The capital city is N'Djamena.

How large is Chad?

Chad has a total area of 1,284,000 km² with a population density of 14/km².

What countries border Chad?

Chad shares land borders with: Libya, Sudan, Central African Republic, Nigeria, Niger, Cameroon.

What is the climate of Chad?

The climate of Chad is Hot desert north, tropical south. The best time to visit is November–February.

What timezone is Chad in?

Chad observes UTC+1 timezone.

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