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Chad is a country in Central Africa that was a part of French holdings until August 11, 1960 when it gained independence. ... It was not until 1990 that Chad gained peace after battling with Libya for several years, it was at this time that the country’s Constitution was created. Also in 1998, Chad had a second encounter with warfare; it participated in a series of rebellions in the northern region that lasted until 2000. ...
On the entire continent of Africa Chad lies landlocked in the center. ... Its only water resource is Lake Chad, which is located in the center of the Sahel. The climate conditions in Chad vary from hot, dry desert in the north to tropical in the south. In the midst of this varying climate the climate of Chad also exposes its citizens to natural hazards; dusty harmattan winds occur in the north; periodic droughts; and locust plagues also affect the area. Environmental issues that also affect Chad are inadequate water supplies, improper waste disposal, and soil and water pollution.
Chad’s natural land resources include petroleum, uranium, natron, kaolin, and fish provided by Lake Chad. ... Over 80% of Chad’s population relies on subsistence farming and stock raising. ... The majority of Chad’s export transactions are with Portugal and the imports are with France. ...
The inhabitants of Chad are known as Chadians, however the country consists of several ethnic groups. Specifically Chad has over 200 distinct ethnic clusters. ... In the south of Chad, the prominent ethnic groups include Sara, Massa, Moussai and over 1,000 French citizens, those who live in this realm practice Christianity.
Approximate Word count = 1215
Approximate Pages = 4.9
(250 words per page double spaced)
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