Official (or unofficial) Website: http://www.tit.td/presidence.html
Currency: Franc CFA
Bordering Countries: Central African Republic, Sudan, Libya, Cameroon, Niger, and Nigeria
Language(s): French and Arabic
Ethnic Groups: Sara, Massa, Ngambaye, and Moundang
Natural Resources: Cotton, peanuts, millet, sorghum, rice, cassava, yams, cattle, sheep, goats, and camels fishing, natron and uranium
Government: A president, who is elected by popular vote for a five-year term, heads the executive branch. Chad is governed under the constitution of 1995. The 125-member national assembly are popularly elected for four-year terms.
Higher Education Institutation(s):
Université du Tchad
Université de N'Djaména
Maps: Political Map Relief Map
Reference Sources: Chad directory Chad study from US Library of Congress Chad key facts (geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues) Chad information from OneWorld (content and links to other sites) Chad information from World Information (key facts, profile, visitor guide, weather, map, news, directory, key indicators, and more)
Online News Sources: AllAfrica.com: Chad - Top News
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