Chad

• Capital of Chad: N'Djamena
• Total Area: 1,284,000 km² (495,755 mi²) (Rank 21)
• Population: 20,299,123 (Rank 65) - (2024 estimate)
• Location: North-central Africa
• Languages of Chad: Arabic (official), French (official), Sara (in south), more than 120 languages and dialects
• Religions in Chad: Muslim 52.1%, Christian 41.1%, no religion 2.4%, Animism 1.3%, others 0.1% (2020 estimate)
• Ethnic groups in Chad: Sara 15.5%, Arabs 15.8%, Kanembu/Bornu/Buduma 10.3%, Masalit people 5.0%, Gorane 8.8%, Bilala 3.7%, Marba/Lele/Mesme 3.5%, Mundang 2.7%, Bidiyo/Migaama/Kenga/Dangleat 2.5%, Dadjo/Kibet/Muro 2.4%, Tupuri/Kera 2%, Gabri/Kabalaye/Nanchere/Somrai 2%, Fulani 1.8%, Karo/Zime/Peve 1.3%, Baguirmi 1.2%, Zaghawa 1.1%, Tama 1.1%, other 4.6%, unspecified 1.7% (2014-15 estimate)
• Currency: Central African CFA franc (XAF)
• Time zone: UTC+1 (West Africa Time)
• Calling code: (+235)
• Organizations: United Nations
• Border countries (6): Cameroon 1,116 km, Central African Republic 1,556 km, Libya 1,050 km, Niger 1,196 km, Nigeria 85 km, Sudan 1,403 km.
• Coastline: 0 km (landlocked)

Major Cities and Regions of Chad

1. N'Djamena

• Province: N'Djamena province.
• Description: The capital and largest city of Chad. Located at the confluence of the Chari and Logone rivers, on the border with Cameroon. Founded in 1900 by French explorer Émile Gentil. It is the political, economic, and cultural center of the country, housing the Grand Market, N'Djamena Cathedral, and the university.

2. Moundou

• Province: Logone Occidental province.
• Description: The second largest city in Chad, located in the fertile southern region. Famous for its brewing industry and considered the economic capital of southern Chad. Situated on the banks of the Logone River and serves as an important agricultural and commercial center.

3. Sarh

• Province: Moyen-Chari province.
• Description: The third largest city in Chad, previously known as Fort-Archambault. Located in the south near the Chari River and serves as an important center for education and culture. Famous for its National Museum and surrounding lush natural environment.

4. Abéché

• Province: Ouaddai province.
• Description: The fourth largest city in Chad, located in the eastern part of the country. It was the capital of the historical Wadai Sultanate and contains many mosques and historical buildings. Serves as an important cultural and religious center for Muslims in Chad.

5. Faya-Largeau

• Province: Borkou province.
• Description: The largest city in northern Chad, located in the Sahara Desert. Previously called "Fort-Lamy". Serves as a strategic center in northern Chad and is famous for the Faya Oasis which provides water in the desert region.

6. Kélo

• Province: Tandjile province.
• Description: A city in southern Chad, an important agricultural center especially for cotton cultivation. Located on the main road between N'Djamena and Sarh and plays a vital role in the country's agricultural economy.

7. Am Timan

• Province: Salamat province.
• Description: A city in eastern Chad, capital of the Salamat region. Famous for livestock breeding and animal trade. Located in a savanna area and serves as an important center for herders and farmers in the eastern region.

8. Bongor

• Province: Mayo-Kebbi-Est province.
• Description: A city on the Logone River near the border with Cameroon. Famous for fishing and agriculture, serves as an important commercial center in the southwestern region of Chad.

9. Mongo

• Province: Guera province.
• Description: Capital of the Guera region, located in central Chad at the foot of the Guera Mountains. Famous for its scenic mountain views and serves as an important administrative and commercial center in the central part of the country.