Chad Republic of Chad

Capital N'Djamena Area 495,752 sq mi 1,284,000 sq km Population 9,253,493 (est 2003) Largest city N'Djamena pop. 609,600 Languages French (official), Arabic (official), Sara (in south), more than 120 different languages and dialects Peoples 200 distinct groups; in the north and center: Arabs, Gorane (Toubou, Daza, Kreda), Zaghawa, Kanembou, Ouaddai, Baguirmi, Hadjerai, Fulbe, Kotoko, Hausa, Boulala, and Maba, most of whom are Muslim; in the south: Sara (Ngambaye, Mbaye, Goulaye), Moundang, Moussei, Massa, most of whom are Christian or animist; about 1,000 French citizens live in Chad Religion Muslim 51%, Christian 35%, Animist 7%, other 7% Life Expectancy total population: 48.24 years male: 46.91 years female: 49.63 years (2004 est.) Literacy total population: 47.5% male: 56% female: 39.3% (2003 est.) Suffrage 18 years of age; universal Government Republic back to Africa Map