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République du Tchad
 | Capital: NDjamena. Area:
495,755 sq. mi. |
 | Population: ~7 million. Pop. density:
14 per sq. mi. Urban: 22%. |
 | Ethnic groups: 200 distinct groups. |
 | Principal languages: French, Arabic (both official),
Sara, Sango, more than 100 other languages. |
 | Religions: Muslim 50%, Christian 25%, indigenous beliefs
25%. |
 | Defense: 11.1% of GDP (1994). Active troop
strength: 30,350 est. |
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