Capital
N'Djamena
Population
17.0M
Currency
Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
Best Time to Visit
November–March
#53
World Tourism Rank
0.22%
of World Land Area
2
UNESCO Sites
6
Neighboring Countries
Nationalities not listed above may require a visa. Always verify with official sources before travel.
⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with official government sources before travel.
Recommended: November–March
Lake Chad has shrunk by approximately 90% since the 1960s, from 25,000 square kilometers to roughly 1,350, due to climate change and water diversion.
The Ennedi Plateau in northeastern Chad contains stunning natural rock arches, prehistoric cave art, and desert landscapes that rival those of the American Southwest.
The Ennedi Plateau is one of the most spectacular desert landscapes on Earth, with rock arches and prehistoric art hidden in remote canyons.
- A traveler on visiting Chad
Chad is a vast, landlocked Central African nation stretching from the Sahara Desert in the north to tropical forests in the south. The Ennedi Plateau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, features extraordinary sandstone rock formations, natural arches, and thousands of prehistoric cave paintings in the northeastern desert. The shrinking Lake Chad, the Tibesti Mountains with Africa's highest Saharan peaks, and Zakouma National Park's recovering elephant herds make Chad a frontier destination for intrepid adventurers.
Must-see attractions, landmarks, and hidden gems
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