Chad
Government Republic-A republic is a state in which the power rest in the citizens entitled to vote Independence august 11 1960 from France Idriss Déby is the president of chad
Economy GDP(ppp) 19,00 Exports are oil, cattle, cotton, gum arabic Imports are machinery and transportation equipment, industrial goods, foodstuffs, textiles
Country flag Blue represents the sky, hope, and agricultural strength. Yellow is representative of the northern desert and the sun. Red represents unity, prosperity, and the blood shed for independence.
The countries flag picture
Currency CFA franc 1 US Dollar = 443.67 CFA franc's
General geography political map
Chad physical map
World map w/ chad highlighted
Climate Northern desert--very dry throughout the year; Central plain--hot and dry, with intense rainy season mid-June to mid-September; Southern lowlands--warm and more humid with intense rainy seasons from late May to early October patrick's page
Cultural visual # 1 Traditional food in chad
Cultural visual # 2 Picture of people in Chad playing songs
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Chad’s national anthem http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=- h6Fohpklj4&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&safe=active Chad’s national anthem
Chad traditional dance http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsSmotsZKSw