A landlocked nation in north central Africa, Chad consists of fertile lowlands in the south but is arid in the center. Its neighbors are Niger, Libya, the Sudan, the Central African Republic, Cameroon, and Nigeria. Lake Chad, from which the country gets its name, lies on the western border with Niger and Nigeria. In the north is a desert that runs into the Sahara.
Fast Facts about Chad
1. Officially known as the Republic of Chad, Chad is a country located in north-central Africa.
2. The country has an area of 495,753 square miles, with a land boundary length of 3,708 miles
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3. Chad is a presidential republic.
4. Chad gained independence from France in 1960.
5. The Chadian flag is a tricolour of blue, yellow, and red vertical stripes.
6. The capital of Chad is N’Djamena (formerly Fort-Lamy)
7. The population of Chad in 2005 was estimated by the United Nations (UN) at 9,657,000, which placed it at number 82 in population among the 193 nations of the world.
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8. Although Chad achieved independence on this date, the Independence Day of Chad is celebrated on January 11. Chad celebrates the Independence Day as a national holiday.
9. The Chad currency is called Franc (CFA)
10. The top exports of Chad are Wood, Pearls, Precious Stones, Metals, Coins, and Cotton
