Chad

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Flood victims assisted in Chad

Flood victims assisted in Chad

Dec 06, 2012

Tens of thousands of people have been affected by flooding in parts of central, eastern and southern Chad following heavy rains in July and August this year.

Displaced find refuge in Chadian camps

Displaced find refuge in Chadian camps

Aug 13, 2012

Chad has long experienced chronic instability from inter-clan tensions and spillover conflicts from neighboring countries. This gallery illustrates ACT's work with people uprooted by fighting in nine camps.

ACT eyewitness account in Sahel

ACT eyewitness account in Sahel

Feb 20, 2012

An audio interview with Paul Valentin from Burkina Faso on the region's deepening food crisis.

ACT in Chad

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About Chad
  • Population: 11.5 million (World Bank, 2011)
  • Capital:N'Djamena
  • Area:1,284,000 square kilometers (495,755 sq mi)
  • Major languages:French, Arabic
  • Major religions:Islam, Christianity, animist
  • Monetary unit:Central African CFA franc
  • GNI per capita: $891 (World Bank 2011)