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Chad
The Republic of Chad, in central Africa, is one of the continent's most troubled nations. Political conflict and violence are rife and N'Djamena, the capital, is where most of the fighting occurs. As a consequence, this is one of the poorest countries in the world; most Chadians live as subsistence farmers and herders. As far back as 700 BC, people moved into the Chadian basin in great numbers. Today it is home to over 200 different ethnic groups, with Arabic and French as the official languages, and Islam the most widely practised religion. Its landlocked location and desert climate have earned Chad the title 'Dead Heart of Africa'. It has a Sudanese savannah area in the south and Lake Chad, after which the country is named, is the second largest wetland in Africa. After the lake, the most popular attractions are the desert landscapes of Ennedi and the Zakouma National Park. Emi Koussi, in the Sahara, is the country's highest peak and other places of interest include the Chad National Museum and the Chad Cultural Centre. Chad remains a dangerous place and hence tourist visits are not advised at this time.
