What Are People From Chad Called?

Name: Chad
Address: Central Africa, Chad

Central Africa, Chad

Chad

People from Chad are called:

People from Chad are called Chadian.

Demonym:

Chadian

Pronunciation:

/ˈtʃædiən/

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.

Quick Facts

Population:: 18,523,165 (2024 est.)
Country:: Chad
Region:: Central Africa

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Etymology & Origin

Named after Lake Chad, from the Kanuri word 'tsade' meaning 'large body of water'.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Libya

north of Chad

People are called:

Libyan

Sudan

east of Chad

People are called:

Sudanese

Central African Republic

south of Chad

People are called:

Central African

Quick Facts

Population:: 18,523,165 (2024 est.)
Country:: Chad
Region:: Central Africa

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