Chad
History
The Kanem-Bornu empire controlled trans-Saharan trade around Lake Chad.
France defeated Rabih az-Zubayr and took control of the region.
Independence came on 11 August.
Recurrent civil war and conflict with Libya over the Aouzou Strip.
Oil exports began through the Chad-Cameroon pipeline.
Part ofAfricaMore countries, cities and routes.Short facts
RegionCentral Africa / Sahel
LanguageArabic, French
Time zoneWAT (UTC+1)
Drives onRight
Worth seeing
- Ennedi Massif: Sandstone arches, canyons and rock art in the north-east, a UNESCO site.
- Lakes of Ounianga: A cluster of Saharan lakes fed by fossil groundwater.
- Zakouma National Park: A southern savannah park where elephant numbers have recovered.
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NDjamenaPlanning questions
What is Chad known for?Ennedi Massif, Lakes of Ounianga, Zakouma National Park.
What is the capital?NDjamena.
Which language is useful?Arabic, French.
When is the national day?11 August.
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