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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.
Information & Facts
Customs
Customs and culture in Chad vary quite a bit in terms of the
diverse tribal and religious backgrounds of the local population.
Some etiquette in Chad is universal however, including respect for
elders and maintaining a reserved demeanour in public. Smoking and
drinking in public is frowned on. Women should dress conservatively
with their shoulders and legs covered, and shorts are generally not
worn in public. Visitors to Chad should respect the restrictions in
place during Ramadan, including not eating during the day. Never
attempt to shake a person's hand, give or receive money, or eat
with the left hand as it is considered unclean.
Duty Free
Visitors to Chad may import three bottles of wine and one bottle
of spirits, and an amount of perfume reasonable for personal use.
Men may possess up to 400 cigarettes/125 cigars/500g of tobacco,
while women may only bring cigarettes.