- Population:
- 20,299,000
- Religion:
- Islam
Chad's early history includes powerful kingdoms like Kanem-Bornu, which controlled trans-Saharan trade routes. It became a French colony in 1920 and gained independence in 1960. Since then, Chad has faced civil wars, dictatorship, and conflicts with neighboring countries. Despite oil reserves, economic challenges persist. The country remains a key player in regional security efforts against militant groups in the Sahel.
Chad, officially the Republic of Chad, is a landlocked country in north-central Africa. It is bordered by Libya to the north, Sudan to the east, the Central African Republic to the south, Cameroon and Nigeria to the southwest, and Niger to the west. Covering an area of approximately 1.28 million square kilometers, Chad has a population of about 16 million people as of 2023. The capital and largest city is N'Djamena. The official languages are French and Arabic. Chad is characterized by diverse regions, including the Sahara Desert in the north, the arid Sahelian belt in the center, and more fertile Sudanian Savanna in the south. The economy is primarily based on agriculture and oil production. Chad faces challenges such as political instability, poverty, and inadequate infrastructure but is a member of international organizations like the United Nations and the African Union.
