Chad Flag
"Dead Heart of Africa"
Why visit Chad?
For culture, desert, humanitarian aid, lakes, mountains and wildlife.
At a Glance
- Souvenirs to Buy: Carpets, embroidery and footstools.
- Local Cuisine to Try: Boule (porridge). Daraba. La Bouillie (breakfast cereal).
- Local Drink to Try: Billi-Billi (millet beer). Gala (local beer). Jus de Fruit (fruit juice). Karkanji (red tea).
Fun Facts
- By 1920, conquered by France.
- In 1929, Large scale cotton production was introduced.
- In 2016, Hissène Habré, President serving from 1982-1990 was charged with war crimes sentenced to life in prison.
- In 1999, granted American Exxon oil drilling rights.
- Economy relies on exporting crude oil.
- Has a dormant volcano (Emi Koussi) last eruption between 2.4-1.3 million years ago (Pliocene-Quaternary).
- Lake Chad, is Africa's second largest wetland.
- Polygamy is practiced, unless spouse specifys it's unacceptable upon marriage.
- Rebels have killed civilians from helicopter gunships.
- Claims of gold bearing quartz are not desirably profitable with business partnerships surrounding ongoing civil wars.
- A consortium invested $3.7 billion for oil reserves estimated for one billion barrels.
Special Holidays/Occasions
- Holidays: New Year's Day, International Women's Day, Easter Monday, Labour Day, Independence Day, All Saints Day, Republic Day, Freedom & Democracy Day, Christmas Day, Prophet's Birthday, End of Ramadan and Feast of the Sacrifice.
Good to Know
- One of the poorest and most corrupt countries in the world.
- Requires two passport size photos for VISA.
- Upon arrival and exit you will be fingerprinted by Immigration.
- Medical care and treatment is limited.
- Avoid all demonstrations/protests.
- Dust storms are common during Dry Season (November - April).
- Official languages, Arabic and French.
- Sanitization is below our standards.
- Widespread issues attacks, crime, domestic violence, minefields, sexual assault, terrorism and underage marriage.
- ATMs are unreliable.
- Do not drink tap water.
- Satellite phones are illegal.
- All photography requires a permit!
- To avoid bilharzia (parasite) do not swim or wade in freshwater.
- Skin infections are common.
- Elephant poaching for ivory remains an undefeated problem.
- Homosexual acts is illegal, punishable from 15-20 years in prison.
- Haute Autorité des Médias et de l’Audiovisuel (HAMA) approval required for humanitarians and journalists.
- African Trypanosomiasis, Chikungunya, Hepatitis A, Malaria, Measles, Polio and Typhoid are present.
- Avoid public transportation.
This international destination requires:
- A valid passport with six months of validity upon return and two blank pages.
- Tourist VISA required.
- Vaccination Required: Yellow Fever.
- Currency Restrictions for Entry/Exit: $5,000,000CFA.
On 10/14/20, Level 3 - Reconsider Travel Travel Advisory.
- Best Time to Visit: November - February
- Coolest Month: July - September
- Hottest Months: March - May
- Peak Season: November - May
Your Must-See & Do
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Ennedi Plateau and Lakes of Ounianga.
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