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ABOUT CHAD

The Republic of Chad is located in the heart of Africa and is the continent’s fifth-largest country. It shares borders with Libya to the north, Sudan to the east, the Central African Republic to the south, Cameroon to the southwest, Nigeria to the southwest (at Lake Chad), and Niger to the west.

Chad is endowed with diverse natural resources including petroleum, uranium, gold, limestone, cotton, neutron, etc. and cultivable land.

The international airport in the capital of CHAD, Ndjamena can accommodate large jets, and there are more than 40 secondary airports throughout the country.

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

On May 3rd, in his inauguration speech, the president of the Republic of Chad emphasized that his policy is centered on the country’s industrialization.

His program aims at a fundamental change in the way of production and sales of livestock products, leading to a revolution in the mentality and lifestyle of breeders.

The development of slaughterhouses as part of the special economic zones initiative, which will be labeled and sold around the world, will modernize livestock exploitation, resulting in the growth of income and job opportunities.

The immense infrastructure construction project will be continued and strengthened. He affirmed that Chad needs an even denser road network.

During his five-year term, it is planned to double the mileage of paved roads to reach seven thousand (7,000) km. This loop will allow connection to the road networks of neighboring countries.

PRESIDENT’S PEACE MESSAGES

“I have already extended an invitation to all of my fellow citizens, both those living in the country and those living abroad, to come together in a wave of unity and solidarity in order to project our nation into the modern era.”

Abundant resources at highly competitive rates

CHAD’S NATURAL ABUNDANCE

Natron

Natron (a complex sodium carbonate) is unloaded along the eastern shore of Lake Chad near Baga Sola, Chad. Natron is used as salt and in preparing soap and medicines.

Oil

After further study, oil was discovered north of Lake Chad. Production of oil began in 2003, and it soon rose to prominence as the nation’s main export and resource. Chad produces 800,000 tonnes of peanuts per year and paradoxically, imports half of its consumption of edible oils.

Mining

A 2010 geologic survey conducted by the Chadi government indicated that the country is rich in silver, diamonds, quartz, granite, tin, tungsten, limestone, sand, gravel, kaolin, and salt resources. Gold reserves can be found across Chad, including those mined in the countries southwest. There are also bauxite, titanium, and uranium mineral deposits.

Republic of Chad: advancing economic interests through multiple African agreements:

CEMAC
(Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa): Free trade among 6 member states with a community of over 52 million people.
WTO
The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the only global international organization dealing with trade rules between nations. Chad has been a member of WTO since the 19th of October 1996 and a member of GATT (the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade) since the 12th of July 1963.
ECCAS
(Economic Community of Central African States): Promotes economic integration and cooperation among its member countries, which are located in Central Africa.
African Union
A continental union comprising 55 member states from the African continent, working together to promote peace, security, and economic integration.