World Region Information --- Chad Information
Chad
We are researching Chad's local information. The Republic of Chad is a landlocked country in north-central Africa. We will feature information that seems good to know when advancing to Chad.
World Region Information --- Chad Information
We are researching Chad's local information. The Republic of Chad is a landlocked country in north-central Africa. We will feature information that seems good to know when advancing to Chad.
It is bordered by Libya to the north, Sudan to the east, Central African Republic to the south, Cameroon and Nigeria (Lake Chad) to the southwest, and Niger to the west.
Approximately 1.28 million km2
Approximately 13.67 million people
26.6% Salah, 12.9% Arab, 8.5% Kaneb, 7.2% Masarit, 6.9% Tobo, 4.8% Masa, etc.
French, Arabic
Islam 57%, Christianity 39%, Others
It has a very diverse and rich culture.
- Chad National Museum
- Lake Chad
- The Tibesti Mountains
- Zakouma National Park
Although there is a compulsory education system, the enrollment rate of children aged 5 to 14 is low, and improvement of the literacy rate is an issue.
- Universite de N'Djamena
- Ecole Nationale d’Administration
- Universite Emi Koussi
1900 occupation by France. Becomes Chad province, part of French Equatorial Africa
1946 become a French overseas territory
1960 Independence from France
1963 Prohibition of political parties. Northern Muslims Launch Violent Opposition
1966 Northern riots escalate into full-blown guerrilla warfare
1973 French forces back the government, rebels in the north continue guerrilla warfare with arms supplied by Libya. Libya invades the Aozou region
1975 coup d'etat
1977 Libya annexes Aozo area
1978 Establishment of a unified government
1979 unity government collapse
1980 Libya intervenes in civil war and sends troops
1981 Libyan army withdrawal
1983 Libyan forces intervene in the north, supporting rebels and taking control of the northern desert.
1987 Toyota war. Recapture Northern Chad. Chad-Libya Ceasefire Agreement
2002 Rebels and a peace deal. Armed conflict after peace agreement
2003 Opened a pipeline leading to Cameroon. Became an oil exporter. Rebels and government sign another peace deal. Darfur conflict begins
2004 Civil war escalates in Sudan. Sudanese refugees arrive in Chad.
2006 State of emergency in eastern region near Sudan border
2007 Emergency regime along the eastern border and north of the desert
2008 In Senegal, Presidents Chad and Sudan agree to cease hostilities. But clashes between Chad and Sudanese militias intensified. Chad breaks ties with Sudan. Chad closes borders
2010 Reconciliation reached between Chad and Sudan. Reopening of closed borders. Sudan president visits Chad
2013 Sends troops to stabilize coup-hit Central African Republic
2014 Announces withdrawal of troops from Central African Republic and closure of borders
2015 Boko Haram attacks Chad coast of Lake Chad
2017 Boko Haram kill soldiers near border with Nigeria
2018 Salary cuts for civil servants. Public Sector Strike. Approves a new constitution that expands presidential powers
It is a constitutional republic with a presidential system. The president is the head of state and has great power. The parliament is unicameral.
- Presidential Palace
$890
It is positioned as a developing country plagued by civil war and political corruption, with 80% of the population living below the poverty line. Crude oil exports are the mainstay of the economy.
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