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With one of the most painful histories in Africa, Chad is a nation with its foundations built on the precipice of conflict. A harsh climate, geographic remoteness, poor resource endowment and lack of infrastructure have combined to create a weak economy suceptible to political turmoil.
Travel Warning: Best Steer Clear
The situation throughout Chad is extremely fragile, and there is a strong military presence in the capital N'Djamena following armed clashes between rebels and government troops in February. Any decision to travel to the country should not be taken lightly.
The border between Chad and Sudan is currently closed, due to ongoing rebel activity. However, all regions are prone to civil unrest and violent fighting.
severity: Extreme Danger
Fast Facts
Country Full Name
Republic of Chad
Population
9,000,000
Currency
Name: CFA Franc BEAC
Code: XAF
Symbol: CFA
Electrical Plugs
220V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: French, Arabic
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +1
Country Dialing Code
+235
Weights & Measures
Metric
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