AFRICA

🇹🇩 Chad

Level 3 — Reconsider Travel
Advisory Level Level 3
Exchange Rate 1 USD = 556.44 XAF
Health Alerts 0
Last Updated Mar 18, 2025

About Chad

Chad

Chad, officially the Republic of Chad, is a landlocked country in Central Africa. It is bordered by Libya to the north, Sudan to the east, the Central African Republic to the south, Cameroon to the southwest, Nigeria to the southwest, and Niger to the west. Chad has a population of 19 million, of which 1.6 million live in the capital and largest city of N'Djamena. With a total area of around 1,300,000 km2 (500,000 sq mi), Chad is the fifth-largest country in Africa and the twentieth largest nation by area.

Source: Wikipedia

At a Glance

Capital N'Djamena
Population 19.3 million
Area 1,284,000 km²
Language Arabic
Currency Central African CFA franc
GDP/Capita $962

Travel Advisory

Level 3 Reconsider Travel

Reconsider travel due to serious risks. U.S. citizens should avoid travel to certain areas.

Currency & Economy

Currency
Central African CFA franc (XAF)
Exchange Rate
1 USD = 556.44 XAF
GDP
$19.5B
GDP per Capita
$962

Visa Fee Estimate

$185 USD 102,941 XAF
Based on current Treasury exchange rate

Development

Life Expectancy
55.1 years

Geography & Practical Details

Region
Africa
Capital
N'Djamena
Area
1,284,000 km²
Population
19,340,757
Timezone
UTC+01:00
Languages
Arabic, French
Calling Code
+235
Drives On
Right
ISO Code
TD