Chad Travel Guide
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The surface area of Chad is 495.8 thous. mi², which puts the country in position number 22 in terms of the area in the world.
How far is it?
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The distance between N'Djamena (TD) and Washington D.C. (US) is 5804 miles
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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions
From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Chad
Best Ways to Experience Chad
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Facts and Figures
Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country
Population | 72 / 231 Ranking | 16 425 864 Sara 27.7%, Arab 12.3%, Mayo-Kebbi 11.5%, Kanem-Bornou 9%, Ouaddai 8.7%, Hadjarai 6.7%, Tandjile 6.5%, Gorane 6.3%, Fitri-Batha 4.7% |
Area | 22 / 230 Ranking | 495.8 thous. mi² It is approximately 13% of the territory of United States. |
Life expectancy | 191 / 196 Ranking | 58.7 Life expectancy expressed in years.men 56.9women 60.6 |
Median age | 5 / 157 Ranking | 16.1 Average age of population expressed in years.men 15.6women 16.5 |
Population growth | 8 / 172 Ranking | 3.12% The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss. |
Literacy | 131 / 131 Ranking | 22.3% Ability to read, write and count.men 31.3%women 14% |
GDP | 185 / 194 Ranking | 1 602 INT$ GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population. |
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