Geography
Chad is in Middle Africa, Africa. Its listed coordinates are 15, 19; it has Cameroon, Central African Republic, Libya, Niger, Nigeria, Sudan.
Neighboring countries: Cameroon, Central African Republic, Libya, Niger, Nigeria, Sudan
Africa
Chad
Chad is a country in Middle Africa. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- N'Djamena
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Middle Africa
- Population
- 19.3 million
- Area
- 1,284,000 km²
- Currency
- Central African CFA franc (XAF)
- Official language
- Arabic, French
- Calling code
- +235
- Internet TLD
- .td
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
Chad map preview: 15.00, 19.00
People and Culture
Chad uses Arabic, French in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Chad varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Chad is recorded with the official name Republic of Chad. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- N'Djamena
- Middle Africa cultural and historic sites
- Africa map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: N'Djamena
- Time zone data: UTC+01:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Chad is grouped under Africa.
- Chad has a listed area of 1,284,000 km².
- Chad is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Chad
What is the capital of Chad?
The capital of Chad is N'Djamena.
What continent is Chad in?
Chad is in Africa.
What currency does Chad use?
Chad uses the Central African CFA franc.
What language is spoken in Chad?
Arabic, French is listed for Chad in this database.