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20 interesting facts about Chad

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  1. Chad is officially known as the Republic of Chad.
  2. The country is located in North-Central Africa, bordered by Libya, Sudan, the Central African Republic, Cameroon, Nigeria, and Niger.
  3. The official language is French, but Arabic and various indigenous languages are also widely spoken.
  4. The currency is the Central African CFA franc.
  5. Chad has a population of over 15 million people.
  6. The country has a diverse cultural makeup, with over 200 ethnic groups.
  7. Chad was a French colony before gaining independence in 1960.
  8. The country has a diverse religious makeup, with Islam and Christianity being the predominant religions.
  9. Chad is known for its vast deserts, including the Sahara and the Tibesti Mountains.
  10. The country’s economy is based on agriculture, oil, and mining.
  11. Chad is known for its traditional music, particularly the genres of tchakoum and assouf.
  12. The Chadian national football team, known as the “Sao,” has never qualified for the FIFA World Cup.
  13. The Chadian capital and largest city is N’Djamena.
  14. Chad is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including lions, elephants, and crocodiles.
  15. The country has a diverse range of ethnic groups and languages, with over 200 different ethnic groups and over 120 languages spoken.
  16. Chad is known for its traditional festivals, such as the Ennedi Plateau’s “Camel Festival”
  17. The country has a low Human Development Index (HDI) ranking, indicating a lower standard of living compared to other countries.
  18. Chad has a desert climate, with hot temperatures and low rainfall.
  19. The Chadian economy is largely dependent on oil exports.
  20. Chad has a history of political instability, civil war, and conflict with neighboring countries, as well as human rights abuses.