Interesting Facts about Chad

Chad Interesting Facts

Chad, officially the Republic of Chad, is a country in Africa. Here are some interesting facts about Chad:

The flag was adopted in 1960 for the autonomous republic and retained on independence in 1959. And the coat of arms of Chad was adopted in 1970.

The 20th largest country in the world and the fifth largest in Africa is Chad.

The Sahara desert's highest point is located in Chad.

Lake Chad is the source of Chad's name.

In 1960, Chad became independent.

The most common religion in Chad is Islam.

Chad's Official languages are Arabic and French.

The national flag of Chad and that of Romania are very similar.

The national symbols of Chad are the lion and the goat.

The Tibesti Mountains host some of the best camel racing in the world.

The major investor in Chad is the United States.

Emi Koussi, the highest point in the country, is located in northern Chad and is 3,415 meters high.

Rice, sorghum, and millet are among the basic foods in Chad.

The name of Chad is unique among nations because it just has one syllable and one vowel.

In Chad, people speak more than 100 different languages and dialects.

The "Big Five" wild animals - the rhino, lion, leopard, elephant, and buffalo - live in Zakouma National Park in Chad.

The fifth-largest nation in Africa is Chad.

Over 200 different ethnic groups, each with its own language and customs, may be found in Chad.

The capital city of Chad is called N'Djamena and it is situated in the west of the country.

Lake Chad is home to the Nile perch, an African fish that is one of the biggest freshwater fish.

One of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Chad is a lake Ounianga which includes 18 lakes in the Sahara Desert. These lakes are unique because of their different depths, colors and chemical composition.

Chad is a landlocked country located in Central Africa. It shares borders with Libya, Sudan, Central African Republic, Cameroon, Nigeria, and Niger.