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Chad, officially Republic of Chad, is a landlocked country in North Central Africa. It is the 21st largest country in the world and the largest of Africa’s 16 landlocked countries.

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Chad, officially Republic of Chad, is a landlocked country in North Central Africa. It is the 21st largest country in the world and the largest of Africa’s 16 landlocked countries. Due to its desert climate and isolation from the sea, it is often referred to as the “Dead Heart of Africa.”

See the fact file below for more information on the Chad or alternatively, you can download our 25-page Chad worksheet pack to utilise within the classroom or home environment.

Key Facts & Information

ETYMOLOGY

  • Chad is named after Lake Chad.
  • It is a freshwater lake located in West Central Africa at the conjunction of Chad, Cameroon, Nigeria, and Niger.
  • It is the second largest lake in Africa.
  • Since 1960, the water in the lake has shrunk 90% due to climate change.
  • The word tsade means “large body of water” or “lake” in several native languages.
  • Chad is the only country whose name is composed of a single syllable with a single vowel.

GEOGRAPHY

  • Chad’s total land area is 1,284,000 sq. km, which is slightly larger than South Africa.
  • Chad is bordered by Sudan to the east.
  • It has Niger, Nigeria, and Cameroon to its west.
  • The Central African Republic is to its south.
  • Libya, which once colonized Chad, is located to its north.
  • Three distinct zones in Chad include a tropical zone with wooded savannas and large equatorial forest in the south, the Sahel zone with steppes, thorn-bushes, and baobab trees in the center, and the Saharan desert zone in the north.
  • The highest point in Chad is Emi Koussi, a volcano, which is 3,414 meters above sea level.
  • Chari and Logone are Chad’s major rivers.

HISTORY AND POLITICS

  • The Chadian Basin was inhabited by agricultural people for more than 2,000 years.
  • The Sao, known for their artifacts and oral history, were the first inhabitants.
  • The first empire, Kanem, based their control on the Saharan trade routes passing through the area.
  • The kingdoms that came after Kanem did not expand their borders except to raid for slaves.
  • In 1900, France colonized Chad through the Battle of Kousseri.
  • By 1920, Chad became part of French Equatorial Africa.
  • France was not successful in their unification efforts in the country.
  • Chad became France’s source of raw cotton and labor.
  • After World War II, France granted Chad to elect representatives as France ruled from overseas.
  • On August 11, 1960, Chad gained its independence through the Chadian Progressive Party.
  • The first Chad president was Francois Tombalbaye.
  • His governance was met by a civil war lead by Muslims.
  • In 1975, Tombalbaye was overthrown and killed. The rebel forces ruled for power.
  • In 1980, Libya moved in and tried to conquer Chad and was involved in the civil war.
  • In 1987, Chad President Hissene Habre united the country and removed the Libyans.
  • Habre favored his own ethnic group and ruled with corruption and violence.
  • In 1990, peace was restored in Chad when a general, Idriss Deby, overthrew Habre.
  • A new constitution was made and Deby won the presidential elections in 1996 and 2001.
  • Deby’s rule of a two term limit caused uproar in the opposition, which led to a new civil war in 2003.
  • Currently, Deby remains to be Chad’s president until his term ends in 2021.
  • The country continues to experience attacks from terrorists Boko Haram since 2015.
  • Chad also faces challenges of widespread poverty and a weakening economy due to the drop in international oil prices.

DEMOGRAPHICS

  • As of 2019, there are 15.6 million people living in Chad.
  • 47% of the population are under the age 15.
  • Chad has a high mortality rate of 16.6, ranking third in the world.
  • Life expectancy is low at 47.2.
  • N’Djamena, the capital and the largest city of Chad, has a population of 1 million.
  • Commerce is centered at N’Djamena.
  • The official languages are French and Arabic along with Sara in south. There are over 100 languages spoken in Chad.
  • More than half of the population are Muslims. Other major religions are Roman Catholicism and Protestantism.
  • Polygamy is legally permissible in Chad.
  • 39% of women live in polygamy.
  • Domestic violence is common despite it being against the law.
  • While prohibited, 45% of women undergo female genital mutilation.
  • There are 200 ethnic groups in Chad.
  • Sara, the main ethnic group, live in the south.
  • Sedentary groups live in Sahel.
  • Nomadic groups inhabit the north.
  • Chad is one of the poorest countries in the world due to a long history of political refutes.
  • This subsequently affects the development and maintenance of arts, literature, and technology programs.
  • Most of Chad’s archeological and cultural history remain understudied.

Chad Worksheets

This is a fantastic bundle which includes everything you need to know about the Chad across 25 in-depth pages. These are ready-to-use Chad worksheets that are perfect for teaching students about the Chad, officially Republic of Chad, which is a landlocked country in North Central Africa. It is the 21st largest country in the world and the largest of Africa’s 16 landlocked countries. Due to its desert climate and isolation from the sea, it is often referred to as the “Dead Heart of Africa.”

Complete List Of Included Worksheets

  • Chad Facts
  • Chad Overview
  • True or False
  • Chad Map Study
  • Coloring Cities
  • Timeline Blanks
  • Ethnic Group Checklist
  • Drawing Facts
  • Country Anthem
  • Trivia Trip Around Chad
  • Tweeting About Chad

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