Chad


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Flag Description
Three equal vertical bands of blue (hoist side), yellow, and red; similar to the flag of romania; also similar to the flags of andorra and moldova, both of which have a national coat of arms centered in the yellow band; design was based on the flag of france.

Currency
Communaute financiere africaine franc. Note: The responsible authority is the bank of the central african states.

Astronomy
Today's date is November 8, 2009. There is currently a Full Moon.

Location
Central africa, south of libya.

Climate
Tropical in south, desert in north.

Terrain
Broad, arid plains in center, desert in north, mountains in northwest, lowlands in south.

Elevation Extremes
The lowest point is at Djourab Depression 160 m. The highest point is at Emi Koussi 3,415 m.

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Chad News:
Chad pipeline threatens villages
Activists in Chad fear a new Chinese-backed oil project will displace hundreds of people and will destroy at least 10 villages.
Sudanese refugees 'raped in Chad'
Sudanese women who have sought refuge in Chad face high levels of sexual violence, Amnesty International says.

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