Chad is a Country in the MoriAtlas geographic dataset. It is used as a structured place record for organizing nearby regions, countries, and protected-area discovery, and where relevant it can also act as part of the broader geographic area of Africa.

How large and how populated is Chad?

Chad covers approximately 1,280,000 square kilometers and has an available population figure of 19,093,595, recorded for 2,024. Taken together, these numbers give a much better sense of the location’s real scale than either figure would on its own.

Which countries or regions are associated with Chad?

Chad is associated with the following country or countries: Chad. Where more detailed internal geography is available, it is also associated with the following region or regions: Guéra, Moyen-Chari, Salamat, Sila Province. This helps show whether the location is narrowly bounded or connected to a wider network of places.

What are the official and native names of Chad?

The official name of Chad is Republic of Chad, and its native name is جمهورية تشاد. These naming forms add useful legal, linguistic, and local context beyond the shorter common name used in English interfaces.

What language and time zone information is associated with Chad?

Chad is associated with the following language codes: ar, fr, and with the time zone Africa/Ndjamena. These are practical metadata points that help the place profile work better across localization, search, and international geographic browsing.

What are the main country facts for Chad?

For Chad, the capital is N'Djamena, the largest city is N'Djamena, and the associated currency code is XAF. Together, these facts provide a quick practical snapshot of the country beyond its place on the map.

What codes identify Chad in geographic datasets?

Chad is identified by the ISO code TD and the country code TD. These standard identifiers are especially useful when connecting MoriAtlas place records to other structured geographic or statistical systems.

Which regions are associated with Chad?

Chad is associated with the following region or regions: Guéra, Moyen-Chari, Salamat, Sila Province. This is useful for moving from a country-level overview into more detailed regional park discovery.

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National Parks and Protected Areas of Chad: A Geographic Atlas Explorer

Chad, a vast landlocked country in Central Africa, offers a rich tapestry of protected natural areas waiting to be explored through a geographic lens. This atlas entry point helps you understand the distribution of national parks and conservation landscapes across its varied terrain, from the northern Sahara desert to the central Sahel and the southern Sudanian Savanna. Discover the mapped boundaries and regional context of Chad's protected lands, providing a structured way to engage with its geography.

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Trace the regional spread of Chad's conservation landscapes, from the Sahara to the Sudanian Savanna

Explore National Parks and Protected Areas in Chad: A Central African Geography Atlas

Discover Chad's national parks and protected areas, exploring key conservation landscapes across its vast landlocked Central African geography. The country serves as an essential atlas entry point for understanding the regional spread of protected terrain, from the northern Sahara to the southern Sudanian Savanna.

Chad is a landlocked Central African nation spanning approximately 1.28 million km². It borders six countries and contains three distinct regions: the Sahara desert in the north, the Sahel in the center, and the Sudanian Savanna in the south. Lake Chad, after which the country is named, is the second-largest wetland in Africa. Chad gained independence from France in 1960 and has a population of about 19 million.

Chad, officially the Republic of Chad, is a landlocked country in Central Africa. It is the fifth-largest country in Africa by area and is bordered by Libya to the north, Sudan to the east, the Central African Republic to the south, Cameroon and Nigeria to the southwest, and Niger to the west. The country has a population of approximately 19 million, with 1.6 million living in the capital and largest city N'Djamena. Chad's official languages are Arabic and French. The country has experienced significant political instability since independence, including civil wars and conflicts spillover from neighboring Sudan.

Largest city:N'Djamena

Currency code:XAF

ISO code:TD

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Capital

N'Djamena

Area

1,280,000 km²

Population

19,093,595 (2,024)

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Island

Mountainous

Landlocked

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National Parks and Protected Areas in Chad: Explore Central African Landscapes

Explore a curated list of national parks and vital protected areas across Chad, encompassing significant savanna ecosystems and desert conservation zones like Zakouma National Park. This country-level view offers deep geographic context, enabling users to trace the distribution of protected landscapes throughout Chad's diverse Central African terrain.

National parkGuéra Region

Zakouma National Park: Chad's Premier National Park and Protected Landscape

Explore the mapped savanna, acacia forests, and wildlife geography.

Zakouma National Park is Chad's oldest and most ecologically vital protected area, spanning 3,000 square kilometers of Sudano-Sahelian landscape. Situated within the Guéra Region, it is globally recognized for its exceptional Kordofan giraffe population, significant elephant recovery, and ongoing conservation successes, offering a unique view into African wildlife and protected area management.

Area: 3,000 km²
Established: 1963
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

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Siniaka-Minia National Park: Discover its Protected Landscape and Geographic Context in Chad

Explore mapped park boundaries and regional natural landscapes.

Siniaka-Minia National Park stands as a protected national park within the vast geography of Chad, offering critical insights for atlas exploration. This entry details the park's protected landscape features and its contribution to the regional natural geography. Understand its mapped boundaries and its significance as a conservation area, providing valuable context for anyone exploring the protected lands of Central Africa.

Area: 4,260 km²
Established: 1965
IUCN: IV
Relief: Mixed relief

Siniaka-Minia National Park protected area

National parkMoyen-Chari Region

Manda National Park: National Park Protected Landscape and Geographic Identity in Moyen-Chari

Discover mapped terrain and regional context for this Chad national park.

Manda National Park, a protected natural area within Chad's Moyen-Chari Region, offers valuable insights into regional geography and mapped protected landscapes. This detail page provides focused information on the park's identity as a national park, emphasizing its geographic setting and the importance of its mapped boundaries for structured atlas exploration. Understand how this protected area contributes to the diverse natural terrain of the Moyen-Chari Region.

Area: 1,140 km²
Established: 1969
IUCN: II
Climate: Tropical

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Aouk National Park National Park: Mapped Protected Landscape and Regional Geography

Explore Chad's Aouk National Park boundaries and terrain.

Investigate Aouk National Park, a significant national park in Chad, through its detailed mapping and protected landscape attributes. This entry provides insight into the park's geographic placement within Central Africa, emphasizing its role as a conservation area. Users can explore the mapped boundaries and regional geographic context, facilitating a structured understanding of this protected territory for atlas-based research and discovery.

Area: 7,400 km²
IUCN: II
Access: Moderate access
Scope: Terrestrial

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National parkSila Province

Goz Beïda National Park: National Park Protected Landscape and Geographic Context

Explore mapped boundaries and regional terrain.

Gain a structured understanding of Goz Beïda National Park, a key protected area within Sila Province. This detail page provides insights into its geographic setting, offering mapped landscape context for atlas-based discovery. Learn about the park's specific protected area identity and its position within the regional geography.

Area: 3,000 km²
IUCN: II
Scope: Terrestrial
Water: No major water

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Chad geography, nature, climate, and landscape context for park-focused travel research

Explore the physical geography, natural setting, and climate patterns of Chad through a location-first overview built for travel research, national park discovery, and broader regional context. This section helps explain how landscapes, habitats, and environmental conditions shape what people search for, where they travel, and how they experience protected areas in Chad.

Chad geography and landscape

Chad is located in Central Africa and is landlocked, bordered by six countries. The terrain varies from the Sahara desert in the north through the Sahel arid zone in the center to the more fertile Sudanian Savanna in the south. Lake Chad, a major shallow wetland, lies in the southwestern part of the country near the Nigeria border.

Chad nature and environment

Chad features diverse ecosystems including the Sahara desert, Sahel semi-arid grasslands, and Sudanian Savanna. Lake Chad is the second-largest wetland in Africa and supports significant biodiversity. The country contains portions of the Sahel and is known for its wildlife in the southern savanna regions.

Chad climate and seasonal conditions

Chad experiences a tropical climate with variations across its regions. The north is arid desert (Saharan), the central zone is semi-arid (Sahel), and the south has a more humid subtropical climate with wet seasons.

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Nigeria's National Parks and Protected Areas: A Mapped Geographic Overview

Navigate Nigeria's national parks and protected areas with a focus on geographic discovery. This atlas provides a structured view of protected lands, highlighting their regional placement and natural landscape context. Understand the breadth of conservation areas within Nigeria, from savanna ecosystems to island berg landscapes, aiding in detailed geographical exploration and comparison.

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Egypt National Parks and Protected Areas: Browse Mapped Landscapes and Geographic Distribution

Egypt's protected areas offer a window into its unique desert landscapes and historical natural sites. Navigate through a geographic atlas to understand the distribution of its national parks and conservation zones, examining their location and context within the country's vast terrain. This resource facilitates a structured exploration of Egypt's protected lands, revealing their geographical significance and regional patterns.

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South Sudan's National Parks and Protected Lands: Geographic Atlas Overview

Navigate South Sudan's protected natural areas through its geographic structure. This atlas provides a view of national parks and other conservation lands, highlighting their distribution and landscape context within East Africa. Understand the mapped boundaries and regional geography, offering a foundation for exploring the nation's natural heritage and protected zones.

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Central African Republic National Parks and Protected Areas Geography

Access a structured geographic overview of national parks and protected areas within the Central African Republic. This atlas entry provides mapped context for conservation lands, detailing their distribution across the country's savannas and forests. Understand the regional geography and landscape features that define these protected spaces, serving as a foundational resource for exploring Central Africa's natural heritage.

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Navigate Libya's protected natural areas through a geography-centric atlas. This resource aids in understanding the distribution and landscape context of its national parks and protected lands, facilitating a deeper appreciation of the region's natural terrain and conservation geography.

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Navigate Sudan's diverse protected areas through a structured geographic lens. This atlas provides an overview of national parks and conservation lands, highlighting their distribution and landscape context across the country. Understand the regional geography and mapped boundaries of Sudan's natural heritage, perfect for detailed exploration and comparative analysis of protected territories.

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Continue Exploring Chad's Protected Area Classifications and Geographic Distribution

Deepen your understanding of Chad's conservation landscape by delving into specific park designation types. Explore how each category, such as national parks, contributes to the country's overall protected-area map and offers unique insights into its natural geography and wildlife habitats.

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