The Republic of Chad
Capital: N’Djamena
Population: 11.8 million
Land area: 1.28 million sq km (495,800 sq miles)
Major languages: French, Arabic
Major religions: Islam, Christianity
Life expectancy: 49 years (men), 52 years (women)
Currency: CFA (Communaute Financiere Africaine) franc
Sources: UN, World Bank, BBC