Chadian

Chadian is the demonym for anything related to Chad, a landlocked country in north-central Africa. Its capital and largest city is N'Djamena. Chad is bordered by Libya to the north, Sudan to the east, the Central African Republic to the southeast, Cameroon and Lake Chad to the southwest, and Niger to the west. The country spans desert, Sahel, and savanna zones and contains part of Lake Chad in the southwest.

Chadians belong to many ethnic groups; estimates often exceed 200 distinct groups. The largest include the Sara in the south, Kanuri in the east, Toubou in the north, and various Arab communities. The official languages are French and Arabic; Chadian Arabic is widely used as a lingua franca. Numerous local languages are spoken across the country.

Chad's modern history includes colonization by France as part of French Equatorial Africa, followed by independence in 1960. Since independence, Chad has experienced periods of political instability and civil conflict, notably in the 1960s, 1970s–1980s, and 2000s. Since 2021, following the death of President Idriss Déby, a transitional military council led by his son, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, has governed while preparing for elections.

Economy: Chad remains one of the world's poorer countries, with reliance on agriculture, livestock, and, since the 2000s, oil exports. Oil has driven growth but also created volatility. The currency is the Central African CFA franc (XAF), pegged to the euro, and the economy relies on international aid and development programs due to insecurity and underdeveloped infrastructure.

Religion and culture: Islam is predominant in the north and east, Christianity is more common in the south, and traditional beliefs persist across communities. Cultural life includes diverse music, crafts, and cuisine shaped by the country's ethnic mosaic.