- Full Country Name: Republic of Chad
- Capital: N'Djamena (population: 0.7 million)
- Language: French, Arabic, 50 indigenous languages.
- Currency: Central Africa CFA franc (XAF) = 100 centimes.
- People: 200 ethnic groups including the Sara, Bagirmi and Kreish (31%), Sudanic Arabs (26%), the Téda or Toubou (7%) and the Mbun (6.5%).
- Life Expectancy: Male: 46.84, Female: 49.09.
- Religion: Muslim (51%), Christian (35%), local tribal beliefs or other (14%).
- Size (sq km): 1.3 million (21st)
- Population: 9.7 million (82nd)
- Population Density per sq km: 7.6 (212th)
- Country Dialling Code: 235
- Internet Country Code: .td
- Time Zone: GMT +1
- Voltage Guide: 220/380 AC, 50 Hz.
- Finance: Traveller's cheques, Diners Club and MasterCard accepted on a limited basis.
- Business Hours: 0700-1530 Mon-Thurs, 0700-1200 Friday.
- GDP: US$7.5 billion
- GDP per Capita: US$1,000
- Annual Growth: 2.9%
- Inflation: 15%
- Major Industries: cotton, meat packing, brewing, natron (sodium carbonate), soap, cigarettes
- Major Trading Partners: Portugal, France, India, Germany, Cameroon, South Africa
- Personal Safety: Potentially dangerous. Seek latest information at time of visit.
