Chad
Unité, Travail, Progrès (Unity, Work, Progress)
🔹 Identity & Capital
Official Name
Republic of Chad
Common Name
Chad
Capital City
N'Djamena
Largest City
N'Djamena
National Anthem
La Tchadienne
🌍 Geography
Continent
Africa (Central Africa)
Total Area
1,284,000
Land vs Water
Land 98% / Water 2%
Borders
Libya, Sudan, Central African Republic, Cameroon, Nigeria, Niger
Coastline
0 km (Landlocked)
High/Low Point
Emi Koussi (3,445 m) / Djourab Depression (~160 m)
Climate
Desert climate in north, tropical savanna in south
👥 Population & Society
Total Population
≈ 18,300,000
Density
≈ 14 people per sq km
Urban Pop (%)
≈ 24%
Languages
French, Arabic
Ethnic Groups
Arab, Sara, Kanembu, Toubou
Religions
Islam (~55%), Christianity (~40%), Traditional beliefs
Literacy Rate
≈ 40%
Life Expectancy
≈ 54 years
💰 Economy
GDP (Nominal)
≈ $13 Billion USD
GDP (PPP)
≈ $30 Billion USD
GDP Per Capita
≈ $700 USD
Currency
Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
Major Exports
Oil, cotton, livestock, gum arabic
Unemployment
≈ 3%
HDI Index
0.394