Capital CityN'Djamena
Population18 million
Surface Area1,284,000 km²
CurrencyCentral African CFA Franc (XAF)
Official LanguagesFrench, Arabic
Centroid Coordinates15.45°, 18.73°
3D Globe Orbiting: ChadCoordinates: 15.4542° N, 18.7322° E • WebGL Accelerated
🏔️ Physical Geography & Terrain
Landlocked country stretching from the northern Sahara desert through the Sahel down to the fertile Sudanian savanna.
Climate ClassificationDesert in the north, semi-arid Sahel in the center, tropical savanna in the south
Notable Natural LandmarkTibesti Mountains & Lake Chad
Geographic Fact
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Lake Chad was historically one of the largest lakes in Africa, but has shrunk by over 90% since the 1960s.
🏙️ Major Cities of Chad
Primary metropolitan centers, administrative districts, and demographic hubs.
Capital City
ChadN'Djamena
Urban Center
ChadMoundou
Urban Center
ChadSarh
Urban Center
ChadAbéché
🌤️ Climate & Atmospheric Profile
Regional climate conditions centered on N'Djamena (15.45°, 18.73°).
Primary Climate ZoneDesert in the north, semi-arid Sahel in the center, tropical savanna in the south
Capital Weather ReferenceN'Djamena Coordinates15.45° N / 18.73° E
Continent Climate BeltAfrica (Middle Africa) →
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