29-Oct-2024
Chad
Miscellaneous
- It is often called the "Dead Heart of Africa" due to its central and landlocked location.
- Borders: Libya to the north, Sudan to the east, Central African Republic to the south and Cameroon, Nigeria and Niger to the west.
- Capital: N'Djamena
- Official Languages: French, Arabic
- It gained independence from France in 1960 and since then, the country has experienced various conflicts including civil wars and external threats.
- It is home to over 200 ethnic groups including Sara in the south, Arab communities and the Toubou in the north.
- Government: Unitary semi-presidential republic under a hereditary dictatorship.
- President: Mahamat Déby
- Prime Minister: Allamaye Halina
- Currency: Central African CFA franc
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