Chad - Wikipedia
WEBChad is a large landlocked country spanning north-central Africa. It covers an area of 1,284,000 square kilometres (496,000 sq mi), lying between latitudes 7° and 24°N, and 13° and 24°E, and is the twentieth-largest country in the world. Chad is, by size, slightly smaller than Peru and slightly larger than South Africa.
Chad | History, Flag, Language, Population, Map, & Facts
WEB4 days ago · Chad, landlocked country in north-central Africa. The terrain is that of a shallow basin that rises gradually from the Lake Chad area in the west and is rimmed by mountains to the north, east, and south. The capital is N’Djamena. Learn more about Chad, including its people, economy, and government.
Chad country profile - BBC News
WEBChad country profile. 28 July 2023. A largely semi-desert country, Chad is rich in gold and uranium and stands to benefit from its recently-acquired status as an oil-exporting state. Chad's...
History of Chad | Events, People, Dates, Maps, & Facts
WEBOct 20, 2022 · History of Chad, a survey of notable events and people in the history of Chad, focusing on from the 16th century ce to the present day. Chad is a landlocked country in north-central Africa. The population of Chad presents a tapestry composed of different languages, peoples, and religions that.
Chad - World Factbook Glyph
WEBMay 7, 2024 · Chad has the world’s second highest maternal mortality rate as of 2017. Among the primary risk factors are poverty, anemia, rural habitation, high fertility, poor education, and a lack of access to family planning and obstetric care. Impoverished, uneducated adolescents living in rural areas are most affected. To improve women’s …
Chad - BBC News
WEB28 Feb 2024. Heavy gunfire in Chad after attack on security HQ. Several people were killed in the attack, the government says, blaming an opposition party. Africa. 14 Feb 2024. Dramatic rescue...
Chad summary | Britannica
WEBChad, officially Republic of Chad , Country, north-central Africa. Area: 495,755 sq mi (1,284,000 sq km). Population: (2024 est.) 19,094,000. Capital: N’Djamena. The Sara are the largest ethnic group, making up about one-fourth of the total population; other groups include the Kebbi, Kanem-Bornu, Tangale, Fulani, and Gorane.
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WEBChad, part of France's African holdings until 1960, endured six decades of internal conflicts with armed rebel groups, including a period of civil war in 1979-1982 and a Libyan invasion in the 1980s. The government eventually drafted a democratic constitution but has held flawed presidential elections since 1996. The country has struggled with poverty, a weak …
Chad - The World Factbook
WEBDec 28, 2021 · Geography - note. note 1: Chad is the largest of Africa's 16 landlocked countries note 2: not long ago - geologically speaking - what is today the Sahara was green savannah teeming with wildlife; during the African Humid Period, roughly 11,000 to 5,000 years ago, a vibrant animal community, including elephants, giraffes, hippos, and …
Chad Overview: Development news, research, data | World Bank
WEBMar 21, 2024 · Chad. Overview. Results in the Sahel. Context. Strategy. Results. Partners. A landlocked Sahelian country in central Africa, Chad is grappling with security challenges associated with conflicts in bordering countries as well as the impacts of climate change, in particular accelerated desertification and the drying up of Lake Chad.
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