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Chad (Arabic: تشاد ; French: Tchad), officially the Republic of Chad, is a landlocked country in central Africa. It borders Libya to the north, Sudan to the east, the Central African Republic to the south, Cameroon and Nigeria to the southwest, and Niger to the west. Due to its distance from the sea and its largely desert climate, the country is sometimes referred to as the "Dead Heart of Africa". Chad is divided into three major geographical regions: a desert zone in the north, an arid Sahelian belt in the centre and a more fertile Sudanian savanna zone in the south. Lake Chad, after which the country is named, is the largest wetland in Chad and the second largest in Africa. Chad`s highest peak is the Emi Koussi in the Sahara, and the largest city by far is N`Djamena, the capital. Chad is home to over 200 different ethnic and linguistic groups. French and Arabic are the official languages.

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Columbus Guides - World Travel Guide: Chad
Tourist and business travel information with facts on climate, visa, health, passport, currency and customs requirements.
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/country/country_guide.ehtml?i=tcd

Lonely Planet - World Guide: Chad
Comprehensive facts and advice for traveling along with background material on the culture and history of this African country.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/africa/chad/

The Africa Guide - Chad
Provides visitor information along with background material on the people and their culture including their music, cuisine, festivals, arts and crafts.
http://www.africaguide.com/country/chad/

US State Department - Chad Consular Information Sheet
Offers Background Notes and travel information including entry and exit requirements, safety and security, crime, health and transport.
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1086.html

Yahoo! Travel - Chad
Directory and information about hotels, attractions and cities with maps, pictures and travel advice.
http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-473670-chad_vacations-i

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