NDjamena

N'Djamena is the capital and largest city of Chad, serving as the country’s political, economic, and cultural center. It is located in western Chad on the Chari River near its confluence with the Logone, close to Lake Chad.

The site began as a French colonial fort named Fort-Lamy, established in the early 20th century. It served as the capital of Chad during the colonial era. In 1973, the city was renamed N'Djamena as part of a nationwide move to replace colonial toponyms.

Climate in N'Djamena is Sahelian: hot and semi-arid, with a long dry season from roughly October to May and a short rainy season from June to September.

As Chad’s administrative capital, N'Djamena hosts government ministries, foreign missions, and major markets. It is the country’s hub for road transportation and is served by N'Djamena International Airport, the main gateway for international travel.

The metropolitan area is home to over 1 million people. The city is multiethnic, with French and Arabic as official languages; widely spoken local languages include Sara, Kanuri, and Hausa. Islam is the predominant religion, with Christian communities also present.