Chad

Africa · Capital N'Djamena

Chad is a country in Africa. Its capital city is N'Djamena. It has a population of around 15,477,751 people. The main language is Arabic and the official currency is the Central African CFA franc. Chad is landlocked, sharing land borders with 6 countries.

Chad is a country in Africa. Its capital is N'Djamena. It has a population of 15,477,751, bordering 6 countries. The official language is Arabic. The official currency is the Central African CFA franc.

Where is Chad?

Chad at a glance

Capital: N'Djamena
Population: 15.5M
Currency: Central African CFA franc
Language: Arabic
Continent: Africa
Coastline: Landlocked

The flag of Chad

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Frequently asked questions about Chad

What is the capital of Chad?

The capital of Chad is N'Djamena.

What continent is Chad in?

Chad is located in Africa.

What is the population of Chad?

Chad has a population of approximately 15,477,751 people.

What is the currency of Chad?

The official currency of Chad is the Central African CFA franc.

What language is spoken in Chad?

The main language spoken in Chad is Arabic.

What is the flag of Chad?

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