Chad
Capital
N'Djamena
Population
~16.9 million
Currency
Central African CFA franc (XAF)
Quick Facts
- Languages
- French, Arabic
- Religion
- Islam, Christianity, Traditional beliefs
- Climate
- Arid in the north, tropical in the south; hot and dry with a rainy season (May to October)
Culture & History
Known for: desert landscapes, oil reserves, and being one of the poorest countries
Also famous for: Lake Chad, Zakouma National Park, and Toumai hominid fossil
Food: Boule (millet porridge)
Brief History
French colony; gained independence in 1960; experienced frequent conflicts; large desert area and nomadic populations