Chad, a vast landlocked country in Central Africa, offers a diverse geography ranging from the Sahara Desert in the north to savanna in the south, with Lake Chad as a major body of water. A cultural crossroads between North and Sub-Saharan Africa, it is home to over 100 ethnic groups and languages, with Arabic and French as the official languages. Rich in a millennial history, marked by kingdoms such as Kanem-Bornou, the country experienced a French colonial period before gaining independence in 1960. Today, Chad faces significant economic and geopolitical challenges, while preserving diverse wildlife (elephants, lions, crocodiles) and unique landscapes, including the Emi Koussi volcano. Wikipedia
| capital: | N'Djamena (N'Djaména) |
| currency: | Central African CFA franc |
| country calling code: | +235 |
| population: | 19,319,064 |
| area: | 1,284,000 km² |
| head of state: | Mahamat Déby Itno |
| official language: | French, Arabic |
| licence plate code: | TCH, TD |
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