Situated in Middle Africa, Chad 🇹🇩 (officially Republic of Chad) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 20.3 million and a total area of 1,284,000 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Chad through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of N'Djamena, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Chad located?
Chad lies in Middle Africa, in the Africa region of the world. Measuring roughly 1,284,000 square kilometres, it ranks 22nd in the world by total area.
As a landlocked country, Chad has no direct access to the open ocean, which has shaped its trade routes, cuisine and history in distinctive ways. It shares land borders with Cameroon, Central African Republic, Libya, Niger, Nigeria and Sudan.
N'Djamena serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Chad has to offer.
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Who lives in Chad?
Chad is home to approximately 20.3 million residents — the 65th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Chadians.
Chad is multilingual: the languages spoken include Arabic and French. This linguistic variety reflects the country's layered history and the many communities that shaped it.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Chad rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the Central African CFA franc (XAF, symbol Fr). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Chad is +235. Websites from the country typically use the .td internet domain.
If Chad came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (N'Djamena) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Neighbouring countries
Chad shares borders with 6 countries:
Fun facts about Chad
- Chad's flag emoji is 🇹🇩 — its two-letter country code is TD and its three-letter code is TCD.
- Chad covers 1,284,000 km², ranking 22nd in the world by area.
- With about 20.3 million people, Chad holds the 65th spot in the world population ranking.
- Chad is a member state of the United Nations.
- Chad is one of the world's landlocked countries — it has no sea coastline.
Chad — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Chad?
- The capital of Chad is N'Djamena.
- What is the population of Chad?
- Chad has a population of approximately 20,299,123 people, ranking 65th in the world.
- Where is Chad located?
- Chad is located in Middle Africa, part of the Africa region. It is a landlocked country.
- What language is spoken in Chad?
- The languages spoken in Chad include Arabic and French.
- What currency is used in Chad?
- Chad uses the Central African CFA franc (XAF).
