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Chad

Chad

Republic of Chad

Chad is a country in Middle Africa, Africa. Its capital is N'Djamena, home to roughly 15,477,751 people across 1,284,000 km² of land.

Where is Chad?

Chad is in Middle Africa, Africa, bordering Cameroon, Central African Republic, Libya, Niger, Nigeria, Sudan. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital
N'Djamena
Continent
Africa
Subregion
Middle Africa
Population
15,477,751
Land area
1,284,000 km²
ISO codes
TD / TCD
Languages
Arabic, French
Coastline
Landlocked
Currency
Central African CFA franc (XAF)
Calling code
+235
Internet domain
.td

How Chad compares

Chad ranks 71st of 194 countries on this site by population and 20th by land area — roughly 0.2% of their combined population. In Africa it ranks 24th of 54 by population and 5th by area. It has no coastline. It shares land borders with 6 other countries.

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Flag of Chad: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Chad flag breaks down as 33.5% blue, 33.4% red and 33.1% yellow.

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Did you know?

  1. Chad is named after Lake Chad, which has shrunk dramatically over the past half-century.
  2. The Ennedi Plateau in the Sahara holds thousands of ancient rock paintings and engravings.
  3. Zakouma National Park has become a celebrated African conservation success story for elephants and Kordofan giraffes.
  4. The Tibesti Mountains in the far north are volcanic peaks rising from the Sahara, home to Toubou herders.
  5. Chad is home to more than 200 ethnic groups speaking over 100 languages.

Bordering countries

Chad: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Chad?
The capital of Chad is N'Djamena.
What continent is Chad in?
Chad is in Africa, specifically the Middle Africa subregion.
What is the population of Chad?
Chad has a population of roughly 15,477,751 people, across a land area of 1,284,000 km².
What language is spoken in Chad?
The main languages of Chad are Arabic and French.
Which countries border Chad?
Chad shares a land border with 6 countries: Cameroon, Central African Republic, Libya, Niger, Nigeria and Sudan.

Practice with geography games

Studying Chad is easier when you put facts into practice. Try these free games to reinforce flags, capitals, and comparative geography.

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