Chad
Central Africa, Chad
Chad
People from Chad are called:
Male/General:
Chadian
Pronunciation:
/ˈtʃædiən/
Etymology & Origin
Named after Lake Chad, from the Kanuri word 'tsade' meaning 'large body of water'.
About Chad
- Capital city: N'Djamena.
- Landlocked country spanning the Sahara Desert and Sahel regions.
- Known for oil production, cotton farming, and diverse ethnic groups.
- French and Arabic are official languages with over 100 local languages spoken.
Nearby Places
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Quick Facts
- Population:
- 18,523,165 (2024 est.)
- Country:
- Chad
- Region:
- Central Africa