Facts

Location: Central Africa, south of Libya

Area (only Total: 5,968 km

Climate: tropical in south, desert in north

Terrain: broad, arid plains in center, desert in north, mountains in northwest, lowlands in south

Population: 10,111,337 (July 2008 est.)

Main Language (only first): French

Government type: republic

Capital (Name): N'Djamena

Capital (Time Difference): N'Djamena

Independence: 11 August 1960

National holiday: Independence Day, 11 August