Chad (officially Republic of Chad) is an independent country located in Middle Africa, Africa. With a population of 19,340,757 people, it ranks #67 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 1,284,000 km² (#22 globally), with a population density of 15 people per km². The capital city is N'Djamena. The official languages are Arabic, French.
Key Facts
Population
19,340,757
#67 world ranking
Area
1,284,000 km²
#22 world ranking
Population Density
15/km²
Capital
N'Djamena
Driving Side
Right
Timezones
1
UTC+01:00
Continent
Africa
Bordering Countries
6
neighboring countries
Calling Code
+235
Languages
Currency
- Central African CFA franc (Fr)— see all countries
Bordering Countries (6)
Countries bordering Chad →
Nigeria
Sudan
Cameroon
Niger
Libya
Central African RepublicCompare
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 19,340,757 people, ranking #67 in the world by population.
How big is Chad?
Chad covers an area of 1,284,000 km², ranking #22 in the world by area. The population density is 15 people per km².
What languages are spoken in Chad?
The official languages of Chad are: Arabic, French.
What is the currency of Chad?
The currency of Chad is Central African CFA franc (Fr).
What countries border Chad?
Chad shares borders with 6 countries: Nigeria, Sudan, Cameroon, Niger, Libya, Central African Republic.