Chad - Wikipedia
WEBChad has a population of 16 million, of which 1.6 million live in the capital and largest city of N'Djamena. With a total area of around 1,284,000 km2 (496,000 sq mi), Chad is the fifth-largest country in Africa and the twentieth largest nation by area in the world.
Chad | History, Flag, Language, Population, Map, & Facts
WEBMay 17, 2024 · Although it is the fifth largest country on the continent, Chad—much of the northern part of which lies in the Sahara—has a population density of only about 20 persons per square mile (8 persons per square km). Most of the population lives by agriculture; cotton is grown in the south, and cattle are raised in the central region. Chad joined the …
Chad - Tchad - Country Profile - Nations Online Project
WEBA virtual guide to Chad, a landlocked country in northern Central Africa, bordered by Cameroon in south west, by the Central African Republic in south, by Libya in north, by Niger in west, by North Sudan in east and it has a border with Nigeria across Lake Chad.
Chad | Today's latest from Al Jazeera
WEBMay 6, 2024 · Stay on top of Chad latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.
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WEBMay 15, 2024 · Demographic profile. Despite the start of oil production in 2003, around 40% of Chad’s population lived below the poverty line as of 2018. The population will continue to grow rapidly because of the country’s very high fertility rate and large youth cohort – more than 65% of the populace is under the age of 25 as of 2022 – although the mortality rate …
Chad - The World Factbook
WEBDec 28, 2021 · local long form: Republique du Tchad/Jumhuriyat Tshad local short form: Tchad/Tshad etymology: named for Lake Chad, which lies along the country's western border; the word "tsade" means "large body of water" or "lake" in several local native languages note: the only country whose name is composed of a single syllable with a …
Chad | UNHCR
WEBChad is one of the largest operations in the region. With the support of other UN agencies and 40 non-governmental organizations, UNHCR leads and coordinates the refugee response in support of the Government of Chad. UNHCR provides emergency shelter, core relief items and humanitarian assistance. We work with different partners to improve …
Chad Overview: Development news, research, data | World Bank
WEBMar 21, 2024 · Poverty and vulnerability are pervasive in Chad, with 42.3% of the population living below the national poverty line. Extreme poverty ($2.15/day per capita [PPP 2017]) also remains high in the country and has risen significantly, from 31.2% in 2018 to 34.9% in 2021 and 35.4% in 2023. The World Bank's Human Capital Index for Chad …
Chad president's death: Rivals condemn 'dynastic coup' - BBC
WEB21 April 2021. Reuters. Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, one of the late president's sons, is a 37-year-old four-star general. Chad's main opposition parties say the army's appointment of President ...
History of Chad - Wikipedia
WEBChad (Arabic: تشاد; French: Tchad), officially the Republic of Chad, is a landlocked country in Central Africa. It borders Libya to the north, Sudan to the east, the Central African Republic to the south, Cameroon and Nigeria to the southwest, and Niger to the west.
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