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Chad

Description: Republic in north central Africa. Chad is bounded on the north by Libya; on the east by Sudan; on the south by the ... more

Chad ... Central African Republic; and on the west by Cameroon, Nigeria, and Niger.

Newest Review: ... of sellotape up by the light and they'd be black by morning. Gives me the willies just remembering it. ********History and government Chad was a French colony and that the people don't like the French because they feel that the French government helps to keep the current president in power. The country was under the control of Sudanese bigwigs in the past, and it was the French that created ... more

... the modern-day borders of the country. It is a secular democracy, just about (on both counts). It has so far been spared the level of civil unrest seen in its neighbouring countries but I'd say if you want to go, go soon before it (maybe) all kicks...more

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Chad: Wot no rain (1483 words)
by dakota196 - written on 12/12/05 (Very useful, 191 readings)
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When Michael Palin did his 'Sahara' trip I was most disappointed that he didn't visit Chad. It's the fifth largest country in Africa and yet, until the desperate Darfur refugees came across the border from the troubles in southern Sudan, I doubt most people would have been able to place it - I know I couldn't till I went there. I stayed there 8 months working for a development agency and I'd say I'm glad I did it but I'm even more glad it's done! Still, since it's so unknown I thought I'd share a bit of information. It's impossible to sum up the whole country in this review, but I'll try and give you the basics to either whet your appetite or put you off ...

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