Chad: flag, capital and facts
Chad is a country in Middle & Southern Africa (Africa). Its capital is N'Djamena. Population — 20,299,123. Area — 1,284,000 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Chad
Blue, yellow and red — almost a twin of Romania's flag.
The capital of Chad — N'Djamena
N'Djamena is the capital of Chad. N'Djamena sits beside a changing river.
Facts about Chad
- Official name
- Republic of Chad
- Capital
- N'Djamena
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Middle & Southern Africa
- Population
- 20,299,123
- Area
- 1,284,000 km²
- Currency
- XAF (Fr)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 15°, 19°
How to remember the name
The nameChad takes its name from Lake Chad.
Did you know?
Chad's and Romania's flags are nearly identical — only the blue shade differs.
Flags that look alike
These flags are easy to mix up with the flag of Chad — in the game they are trained side by side, so the difference sticks.
Other countries of Middle & Southern Africa
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