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Chad

Chad is a landlocked country in Middle Africa, covering about 1,284,000 km² (495,753 sq mi). Its capital is N'Djamena. It shares a land border with Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Libya, Niger, Nigeria and Sudan.

Capital
N'Djamena
Continent
Africa
Region
Middle Africa
Area
1,284,000 km²
Languages
Arabic and French
Currency
Central African CFA franc
Calling code
+235
Internet domain
.td
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