Chad [ chad ]landlocked country in north central Africa, bordered on the north by Libya, on the east by Sudan, on the south by the Central African Republic, and on the west by Cameroon, Nigeria, and Niger. A former French territory, it became independent in 1960. Languages: French. Currency: CFA franc. Capital: Ndjamena. Population: 10,329,208 (2009 estimate).
Area: 1,284,000 sq km (495,755 sq mi) Official name Republic of Chad
