Chad-World's Babel Tower!
Cultural diversity
Did you know-Chad-Spain, France and Kansas combined-famous worldwide as the home of up to 200 ethnic groups. Few countries have so many ethnic groups like this unknown African Republic. For this reason, more than 100 languages are spoken throughout the country.
Geography
Did you know-Chad's total area [more than twice that of Texas] is 496,000 square miles [1, 284,000 square kilometers]? This French-speaking country is the 21st largest country on earth, ahead of many other countries such as Germany, Finland, Japan and the UK. There are mountains, deserts [more than 70% of the country], savannah and rainforest. In the meantime, most of Chad has a tropical climate. Located in central North Africa. Like Bolivia [South America], Switzerland [Europe] and Afghanistan [Asia], the Republic of Chad is a landlocked country in the world. North borders with Libya [Arab], West with Nigeria [French speaking republic], Nigeria [English speaking republic], West with Central African Republic [French / English speaking republic] [formerly French] Colony], and to the south was Sudan [Islamic Republic]. Strangely, it is surrounded by three oil-rich countries [Libya, Sudan, Nigeria] and two poorest countries [the five poorest countries in the world: Niger and the Central African Republic]. In addition, this land, along with Namibia, Mauritania, Botswana and Libya, is one of the least populated countries on the African continent.
National idol
do you know? The country has never participated in the FIFA World Championship, but Chad's idol Jaffness N & # 39; Drum was one of the most popular football players on the continent in the mid-1990s. Meanwhile, he was a toast of his country.
Lake Chad
do you know? The Republic is home to Lake Chad [6,875 square miles / 17,806 square kilometers], one of the most beautiful natural wonders in the world. This African wonder is the 17th largest lake in the world. Strangely, it is the size of the state of Hawaii, USA. Since the 2000s, it is the country's largest tourist attraction. Today, some visitors, most of them came to the natural wonders of Africa, a French citizen. Tourism has declined sharply since 1975 due to the civil war.
Man
do you know? There are about 10 million people in the Republic. Up to 80% of them live in rural areas. Most of the people in Africa live in the south. Sara constitutes Chad's largest ethnic group, followed by Arabs and other groups. French and Arabic are the official languages of Chad.
Solidarity
do you know? Up to 200,000 Sudan refugees live in this country.
Independence
do you know? African Chad declared his independence from France on August 11, 1960. Because of this, after 60 years of French occupation, it became one of Africa's first independent states. 20th century.
Celebrity
do you know? Despite being one of the ten poorest countries in the world, Chad is home to several celebrities. "Aboma" Special Jury Prize], Joseph Brahim [Author], Seria Fauzart [Singer], Baba Mustafa [Author], Tassom Doval [Economicist], Kartu Manajina [5th in Women at IAAF World] 2001 Championship], Helene Faussart [Performer], Japhnes N & # 39; doram [one of the top continental soccer players in 1996].
Economy
do you know? The economic growth rate from 1994 to 2004 is 7%, which is the highest performance in the world.
N & # 39; Jamena
Did you know-N & # 39; Jamena-formerly Fort Lamy-is the capital and largest city of Chad? It is south of the country.
Chad symbol
do you know? The national flag has vertical stripes of blue, yellow and red, which are traditional colors.
United Nations
Did you know ... On September 20, 1960, the Republic of Chad became one of the United Nations Member States of New York City, alongside African countries such as Dakhome [now Benin], Ghana, and Gabon. Upper Volta [Burkina Faso since August 1984] and Central African Republic [former Uban Gishari]. In addition, it belongs to the Unified African Organization [OUA], the Central African Countries Bank, and the Non-Alliance Movement [NAM].
Chad and America
do you know? This French-speaking country maintains a hearty diplomatic relationship with the United States. Since the beginning of the late colonial era, Washington has provided millions of dollars in humanitarian assistance. Meanwhile, in the last few years, the United States has become one of the country's largest investors.
Famous visitors
Did you know that? In early 1990, Pope John Paul II, the spiritual leader of millions of Catholics worldwide, visited the country.
African competition
Did you know that? Contrary to all difficulties, modern Chad first appeared in the African Games in Congo Brazzaville in July 1965. They won three bronze medals ahead of Gabon, Ethiopia and Zaire [now the Democratic Republic of the Congo]].
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