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Tchad L’Afrique

Tchad L’Afrique. By: Ross Lancaster. Important Facts. Central Africa Capital=N’Djamena 2 official languages: French and Arabic Population=10,758,945 people 200+ ethnic groups Sara=largest ethnic group Religion: 53% Muslim, 20% Catholic, 14% Protestant, 7% animist, 3% atheist N’Djamena.

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Tchad L’Afrique

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  1. TchadL’Afrique By: Ross Lancaster

  2. Important Facts • Central Africa • Capital=N’Djamena • 2 official languages: French and Arabic • Population=10,758,945 people • 200+ ethnic groups • Sara=largest ethnic group • Religion: 53% Muslim, 20% Catholic, 14% Protestant, 7% animist, 3% atheist N’Djamena

  3. Geography • Mountains=all sides but west • Tibesti Mountains=north • Highest peak=Emi Koussi • Landlocked • Lake Chad=west • 2 major rivers: Chari and Logone • 2 climate regions: subtropical and desert Emi Koussi

  4. Key Dates • 1880’s -1890’s=claimed by France • 1920=colony of French Equatorial Africa founded • 1960=became independent/Sara dominated government took over • 1966=National Liberation Front of Chad (Frolinat) founded • 1966=civil war between Sara and Frolinat • 5 national holidays: New Year’s Day, Labor Day, Independence Day, Republic Day, and President Deby Day

  5. Main Tourist Attractions • Zakouma Game Reserve • National food: Boule(heavy porridge dipped in sauce) • Bouillie(millet/peanut porridge) • Peanut paste/dry fish=main protein sources • Rice/pasta=served for special occasions • Boule

  6. Famous People and Their Achievements • Francois Tombalbaye= first president • Idriss Deby=first president elected by the people • Goukouni Oueddei=received help from Libya leading to victory in civil war • Hissene Habre=Frolinat leader and Prime Minister • Idriss Deby

  7. Visit Chad for its natural beauty, various landmarks, and distinct cultural heritage.

  8. Work Cited • St John, Ronald Bruce. "Chad." World Book Student. World Book, 2011. Web. 1 Nov. 2011. • "Chad." CultureGrams Online Edition. ProQuest, 2011. Web. 1 Nov 2011. • "Chad."  World Book Discover. World Book, 2011. Web. 1 Nov. 2011.

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