Chad, located in north-central Africa, is surrounded by land and has a desert in the north and Lake Chad in the west. The country has a troubled history with war and internal strife, and is home to over 200 ethnic and linguistic groups. Its largest city is N’Djamena, and it has a dry desert climate with a rainy season from June to September.
The Republic of Chad is located in north-central Africa. It is a country similar in size to the state of Alaska. It is bounded by land on all sides; surrounding it Cameroon, Central African Republic, Libya, Niger, Nigeria and Sudan. Its northern part has a desert that extends to join the Sahara and Lake Chad graces the western edge of the country. Lake Chad has the impressive distinction of being the largest wetland in the country, as well as one of the largest in all of Africa.
In the beginning, Chad was a wet, sunny and fruitful land full of wildlife, but for many years war, internal strife and negligent foreign influence ravaged the country. It once suffered as a French colony, grappling with the burden of taxes, dues, and a distinct lack of educational opportunities in the North. In more recent years she has enjoyed a more peaceful existence, but has never been away from conflict. Guerrilla raids and armed clashes are still common in some regions. An independent country since 1960, Chad’s armed clashes often involve its own government and rebel forces.
There are three main regions in Chad. In addition to the desert in the northern part of the country, there is a Sahelian belt found in the center of the country and a southern savannah region. The land areas of the country extend over more than 495,752 square miles (1,284,000 square kilometers). Its largest city is also its capital, N’Djamena.
Chad is home to many different ethnic and linguistic groups. In fact, these different groups are said to number over 200 years. The country has two official languages: Arabic and French. There are more than 9,000,000 people who call this African country home.
Most of Chad’s citizens, about 44 percent, are Muslim. Christianity follows next in line, making up about 33 percent of the population. Other citizens practice tribal religions.
Often the country is called the “dead heart of Africa” due to its dry desert climate. However, it has a rainy season that extends from June to September. Most people agree that Chad is best traveled in other months, as many of its undeveloped roads become difficult to navigate during the rainy months. From March to May, temperatures in Chad can be quite hot, averaging around 113 degrees Fahrenheit (45 degrees Celsius). However, the country sees dry and hot weather from December through much of February, as well as cool nighttime temperatures during this period.
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