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             CHAD
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Chad, a landlocked country in
the centre of northern Africa,
extends from the edge of the
equatorial forests in the
south to the middle of the
Sahara Desert in the north. It
lies more than 1600km from the
nearest coast. In the far
north of the country, the
Tibesti Mountains rise from
the desert sands to heights of
more than 3000m. The southern
part of Chad is the most
densely populated and its
relatively well-watered
savanna has always been the
country's most arable region.
Recently, however, even here
the rains have failed. Cotton
ginning is the principle
industry.

Area (Sq. Km.): 1,284,000

Population: 5,674,000

Capital: N'Djamena

Language:
French
Arabic

Religion:
Moslem 44%
Christian 33%
Animist 23%

Government Type:
Republic

Currency: Franc CFA

Embassy:
Boulevarde Lambermont 52
Brussels 1030
Belgium
+32-2-2151975

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Foreign Office Advice:

Although an uneasy calm
prevails an increase in
lawlessness and armed theft
has been noted in many parts
of the country.

Thefts of and from vehicles
are a frequent occurrence and
visitors should take sensible
precautions. Avoid travelling
at night.

Visitors should also pay
scrupulous attention to
military road-blocks.

For more information ring:

 Foreign Office Travel Unit

       0171-270-4129