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Chad quiz
Chad shows up in 5 quizzes: flag, one number, the Africa map and 2 Explorer photos. Capital: N'Djamena.
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6 questions about Chad only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
Chad at a glance
| Capital | N'Djamena |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Location | Central Africa, south of Libya |
| Population | 20 million (2025 estimate), 66th of 196 |
| Area | 1.284 km², 194th of 196 |
| People per km² | 15,322,433 |
| Land borders | Central African Republic (1,556 km), Sudan (1,403 km), Niger (1,196 km), Cameroon (1,116 km), Libya (1,050 km), Nigeria (85 km) |
| Coastline | None, landlocked |
| Highest point | Emi Koussi, 3,445 m |
| Official languages | French and Arabic |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc |
| Flag colours | blue, gold and red |
| Independence | 1960, from France |
| Drives on the | right |
| Calling code | +235 |
| Terrain | Broad, arid plains in center, desert in north, mountains in northwest, lowlands in south |
| Climate | Tropical in south, desert in north |
| Where the name comes from | Named for Lake Chad, which lies along the country's western border; taken from a local word meaning "large body of water" or "lake" |
| In our quizzes | 5 packs |
Chad is landlocked and touches 6 countries; the Central African Republic has the longest border with it (1,556 km), Nigeria the shortest (85 km). Chad is only 194th by area yet 66th by population, with 15,322,433 people to every km².
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Where it is
Places to find
2 in Explorer
Chad's capital on the Chari River, with the Place de la Nation arch.
Photo: Yacoub / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
Eighteen lakes in the middle of the Sahara, fed by ancient groundwater.
Photo: Jacques Taberlet / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons licenceQuestions we ask
1| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the area of Chad? (in thousand km²) | 1,284 thousand km² |
The Chad questions
In the flag round the other choices are the Central African Republic, Sudan and Niger.
Numbers: an area of 1,284 thousand square kilometres. Explorer has 2 Chad photos: N'Djamena and Lakes of Ounianga.
Every Chad question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
What is the capital of Chad?
The capital of Chad is N'Djamena.
Which continent is Chad in?
Chad is in Africa.
What is the population of Chad?
About 20 million (2025 estimate).
Which countries border Chad?
Chad borders the Central African Republic, Sudan, Niger, Cameroon, Libya and Nigeria.
What is the highest point in Chad?
Emi Koussi, at 3,445 m.
What is the official language of Chad?
There are 2: French and Arabic.