Chad-Babel Tower of the World!
Cultural diversity
Did you know that Chad - the size of Spain, France and Kansas - is famous in the world as a home to up to 200 ethnic groups. Few countries have as many ethnic groups as this unknown African Republic. For this reason, over 100 languages are spoken throughout the country.
geography
Did you know that Chad’s total area — more than twice the size of Texas — is 496,000 square miles (1,284,000 square kilometers). This French-speaking nation is the 21st largest country on earth, beating many countries such as Germany, Finland, Japan, and the United Kingdom. There are mountains, deserts (more than 70% of the country), savannas and tropical forests. Meanwhile, most of Chad have a tropical climate. It is located in central North Africa. Like Bolivia (South America), Switzerland (Europe) and Afghanistan (Asia), the Republic of Chad is a landlocked country. It borders Libya (Arab nation) in the north, Niger (French-speaking republic), Nigeria (English-speaking republic) and Cameroon (French-English republic) in the west, after the Central African Republic colony of France) to the south and Sudan (Islamic republic) to the east . It is curious that it is surrounded by three oil-rich countries (Libya, Sudan and Nigeria) and two of the poorest countries (among the five poorest countries of the world: Niger and the Central African Republic). In addition, this land is one of the most sparsely populated countries on the African continent, along with Namibia, Mauritania, Botswana and Libya.
National idols
Did you know that the country never participated in the FIFA world championships, but the idol of Chad Yafnes Noram was one of the most popular Continental footballers in the mid-1990s. During this time he was the toast of his people.
Lake chad
Did you know that the republic is home to one of the most beautiful natural wonders of the world: Lake Chad (6,875 square miles / 17,806 square kilometers). This African miracle is the 17th in the world. Curiously, this is about the size of the US state of Hawaii. Since the 2000s, it is the largest tourist attraction in the country. Today there are several visitors to Africa, most of whom are French citizens. Since 1975, tourism has declined sharply due to civil war.
people
Do you know that about 10 million people live in the republic. Up to 80% of them live in the countryside. Most Africans live in the south. Saras constitute Chad’s largest ethnic group, followed by Arabs and other groups. French and Arabic are the official languages of Chad.
solidarity
Did you know that up to 200,000 Sudanese refugees live in the country?
independence
Did you know? The African country, Chad, declared its independence from France on August 11, 1960. For this reason, after the 60-year French occupation, it became one of the first independent countries in Africa at the end of the 20th century.
Famous personalities
Did you know that, despite being one of the ten poorest countries in the world, some famous personalities live in Chad: Francois Tombalbay (who led his country to independence from France), Mahamat Saleh Haroun (film director, who won the Grand Special Jury Prize) for Abumu), Joseph Brahim (author), Celia Fuzar (singer), Baba Mustafa (author), Tasum Doval (economist), Caltuma Nadzna (finished fifth in the women's 400m in the IAAF World Championships 2001) Fyusart) and Japhnes N Nami (one of six Continent footballers in 1996).
economy
Did you know that economic growth between 1994 and 2004 was 7, o%, one of the world's best performers.
N & # 39; N'Djamena
Did you know that Dyamen is the former fort of Lamy - the capital of Chad and the largest city. It is located in the south of the country.
Symbols of Chad
Did you know - the flag of the country has vertical stripes of blue, yellow and red colors, traditional colors.
United Nations
Did you know ... On September 20, 1960, the Republic of Chad became one of the members of the United Nations in New York, the USA, along with such African states as Dahomey (now Benin), Ghana and Gabon, as well as Upper Volta (Burkina- Faso since August 1984) and the Central African Republic (formerly Ubangi-Shari). In addition, it is owned by the Organization of Unity of Africa (OUA), the Bank of Central African States and the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).
Chad and USA
Did you know that this French-speaking nation has cordial diplomatic relations with the United States of America. Since the beginning of the postcolonial era, Washington has provided her millions of dollars in humanitarian aid. Meanwhile, in recent years, America has become one of the largest investors in the country.
Famous Visitors
Did you know - by the beginning of 1990, Pope John Paul II, the spiritual leader of the world, millions of Catholics, visited the country.
African games
Did you know that in all respects modern country Chad made its first appearance in the African Games in Congo-Brazzaville in July 1965, where she won three bronze medals, ahead of Gabon, Ethiopia and Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo).
