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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 May 17, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter 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.

Maps of Africa
Chad

Chad

This is a map of Chad with nearby countries in Africa.

Map of Africa: A map of Africa showing all the country borders.

Chad News:
Chad closes its border with Sudan
Chad closes its border with Sudan, a day after Sudan cut diplomatic ties following a rebel attack near Khartoum.
Sudan cuts Chad ties over attack
Sudan accuses Chad of helping Darfur rebels to attack Khartoum and says it is breaking diplomatic ties.

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