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Chad is formally known locally as Republique du Tchad. Chad is located in Central Africa, south of Libya.The major religious influences are Muslim, Christian and animist. French, Arabic, Sara and more than domainate as the major spoken languages. The total boundary size of all surrounding land is approximately 5,968 km. Cameroon, Central African Republic, Libya, Niger, Nigeria and Sudan border the country. (More Information) |
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Area: 495,752 sq mi
(1,283,998 sq km).
Population (2002 est.): 8,997,000.
Capital: N'Djamena.
Languages: French, Arabic (both official), Fula, Sara.
Religions: Islam, traditional religions, Roman Catholicism,
Protestantism.
Currency: CFA franc. |
The type of govenment in Chad is a republic. The country's major ethnics groups are 200 distinct groups, in the north and center: Arabs, Gorane, Daza, Kreda, Zaghawa, Kanembou, Ouaddai, Baguirmi, Hadjerai, Fulbe, Kotoko, Hausa, Boulala, Maba, most of whom are Muslim, in the south: Sara, Mbaye, Goulaye, Moundang, Moussei, Massa, most of whom are Christian or animist.. The constitution, passed by referendum 31 March 1996. The legal system is based on French civil law system and Chadian customary law, has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction. |
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