République du Tchad
 | Capital: N’Djamena. 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. |