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Sovereignrepublic

Chad

1960 CE

Quick Facts

Type
Sovereign · republic
Period
1960 CE
Known Periods
2
Capital
N'Djamena
Data Confidence
High

Overview

Landlocked Central African country. Capital: N'Djamena. Named after Lake Chad, which was once one of the largest lakes in Africa.

Historical Periods

Republic of Chad (1961–2023)

1961 CE – 2023 CE

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Capital: N'DjamenaArea: 1,272,831 km²

Republic of Chad (2024–2024)

2024 CE – 2024 CE

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Capital: N'DjamenaArea: 1,272,831 km²

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