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Chad

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Chad is a landlocked country in central Africa that extends from the Sahara in the north through the Sahel to more fertile savanna in the south. Lake Chad lies in the southwest, and N'Djamena, on the Chari River, is the capital; Chad borders Libya, Sudan, the Central African Republic, Cameroon, Nigeria, and Niger. French and Arabic are official languages, alongside many local languages. Pastoralism is important in the north and center, farming is more common in the south, and oil is a major export.

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Where is Chad located?

Chad is a landlocked country in central Africa. Its landscape runs from the Sahara in the north through the Sahel to more fertile savanna in the south.

What is the capital of Chad?

The capital is N'Djamena, located on the Chari River in the southwest. The city lies near Chad's border with Cameroon.

Which lake is associated with Chad?

Lake Chad lies in the country's southwest. It is a major inland lake shared by Chad and neighboring countries in the Lake Chad Basin.

Which countries border Chad?

Chad borders Libya, Sudan, the Central African Republic, Cameroon, Nigeria, and Niger. Its northern border reaches the Sahara, while its southern neighbors include more humid regions.