Republic of Chad (Chad)

Is a independent political entity in the continent of Africa.

Its center lies at a latitude of 15 and longitude of 19.

Republic of Chad also goes by the names, Cad, Cada, Cadas, Cadi, Cado, Chad, Chad - Tchad, Chade, Chadi, Ciad, Cjad, Colonie du Chad, Csad, Csád, Czad, Jaad, Kjad, Republic of Chad, Republique du Tchad, Respublika Cad, République du Tchad, Sat, Sat (Chad), Sead,

The prodominant languages spoken are ar-TD (Arabic) fr-TD (French) and its currency is the Franc (XAF), currently exchanging at 1 Central African CFA franc = 0.00123 British Pound Sterling 1 Central African CFA franc = 0.00195 US Dollar .

Republic of Chad currently has a population of 10543500 (estimate).

Republic of Chad's neighbouring countries are, Central African Republic, Cameroon, Libya, Niger, Nigeria, Sudan, .

Regions within Republic of Chad

Largest Cities within Republic of Chad


Travel Advice Summary from British Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO)

Country: Chad

Published: Fri, 18 May 2012 14:55:00 GMT

Travel Summary

  • We advise against all travel to the following areas:

  • Within 30km of All areas bordering Libya, Nigeria, Niger and the Central African Republic;

  • All travel to the regions of Sila, Ouaddi, Wadi Fira, Ennedi, Borkou and Tibesti, with the exception of the town of Faya Largeau in Borkou region, which we advice against all but essential travel.
    East of the town/city of Abeche (in Ouaddai, Wadi Fira, Sila and Ennedi provinces) along the Sudan border;

  • All travel 30km north of the town/city of Faya Largeau.  This remains heavily mined along the Chad/Libya border;

  • All travel to the Tibesti region.  This region is also heavily mined.

  • We advise against all but essential travel to the rest of the country, except the capital N’Djamena to which there are no travel restrictions. 

  • Travel to those parts of the country to which we advise against all but essential travel should only be undertaken provided you are confident that you have in place adequate security precautions to mitigate exposure to violent crime, that your travels are known to the correct Chadian authorities, that you have in place the right permits if required, and that you hold full personal comprehensive travel insurance.

  • There is an underlying threat from terrorism and kidnapping. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers. You should exercise a high level of vigilance and extreme caution at all times.

  • Following recent bombings in Nigeria, the Nigerian government has declared a state of emergency in some areas. The exact ramifications of the state of emergency remain unclear but it is reported that the international borders of some neighbouring states, including Chad, have been closed

  • There is no British Embassy in Chad.  In an emergency, you can obtain consular assistance from the Honorary Consul in N’Djamena or through the British High Commission in Yaoundé, Cameroon. If you are not registered with the British High Commission you should register online at LOCATE or contact the main switchboard, 00 237 22 22 05 45. See General - British Representation.

  • You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. See the General - Insurance.

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