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Chad geography facts

Chad is a country or territory in Middle Africa. Its capital is N'Djamena, and its currency is Central African CFA franc.

Official name
Republic of Chad
Capital
N'Djamena
Region
Africa
Subregion
Middle Africa
Currency
Central African CFA franc
Languages
Arabic, French
Land neighbours
Cameroon, Central African Republic, Libya, Niger, Nigeria, Sudan
Area
1,284,000 km²
Landlocked
Yes
Calling code
+235
Internet domain
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Quick answers about Chad

What is the capital of Chad?

The capital of Chad is N'Djamena.

What currency is used in Chad?

Chad uses Central African CFA franc.

Where is Chad?

Chad is in Middle Africa, within Africa.

What languages are spoken in Chad?

The reference languages listed for Chad are Arabic, French.

Which countries border Chad?

Chad shares listed land borders with Cameroon, Central African Republic, Libya, Niger, Nigeria, Sudan.

Is Chad landlocked?

Yes. Chad is landlocked, which means it has no ocean coastline.

States and provinces in Chad

Sources and review

Facts were last reviewed on 13 September 2026. Boundaries and state/province names use Natural Earth. Country reference fields use the Countries dataset. India boundary presentation follows the project’s stated Survey of India reference.

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