Tchad LAfrique By Ross Lancaster Important Facts Central

Tchad L’Afrique By: Ross Lancaster

Important Facts Central Africa Capital=N’Djamena 2 official languages: French and Arabic Population=10, 758, 945 people 200+ ethnic groups Sara=largest ethnic group Religion: 53% Muslim, 20% Catholic, 14% Protestant, 7% animist, 3% atheist N’Djamena

Geography Mountains=all sides but west Tibesti Mountains=north Highest peak=Emi Koussi Landlocked Lake Chad=west 2 major rivers: Chari and Logone 2 climate regions: subtropical and desert Emi Koussi

Key Dates 1880’s -1890’s=claimed by France 1920=colony of French Equatorial Africa founded 1960=became independent/Sara dominated government took over 1966=National Liberation Front of Chad (Frolinat) founded 1966=civil war between Sara and Frolinat 5 national holidays: New Year’s Day, Labor Day, Independence Day, Republic Day, and President Deby Day

Main Tourist Attractions Zakouma Game Reserve National food: Boule(heavy porridge dipped in sauce) Bouillie(millet/peanut porridge) Peanut paste/dry fish=main protein sources Rice/pasta=served for special occasions Boule

Famous People and Their Achievements Francois Tombalbaye= first president Idriss Deby=first president elected by the people Goukouni Oueddei=received help from Libya leading to victory in civil war Hissene Habre=Frolinat leader and Prime Minister Idriss Deby

�Visit Chad for its natural beauty, various landmarks, and distinct cultural heritage.

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