Chad
15 00 N, 19 00 E
lowest point: Djourab Depression 160 m
highest point: Emi Koussi 3,415 m
total: 5,968 km
border countries: Cameroon 1,094 km, Central African Republic 1,197 km, Libya 1,055 km, Niger 1,175 km, Nigeria 87 km, Sudan 1,360 km
hot, dry, dusty harmattan winds occur in north; periodic droughts; locust plagues
petroleum, uranium, natron, kaolin, fish (Lake Chad), gold, limestone, sand and gravel, salt
arable land: 2.8%
permanent crops: 0.02%
other: 97.18% (2005)
inadequate supplies of potable water; improper waste disposal in rural areas contributes to soil and water pollution; desertification
Hot, tropical climate, though temperatures vary in different areas. The southern rainy season lasts from May to October and the central rains from June to September. The north has little rain all year. The dry season is often windy and cooler during the evenings.
Required clothing
Linens and tropical waterproof clothing.
time difference: UTC+1
