Chad
Chad is a country in Africa. Its capital is N’Djamena, and it shares land borders with 6 countries.
- Capital
- N’Djamena
- Region
- Africa
- Area
- 1,275,565 km² Number 20 of 193 by size
- Land borders
- 6 countries
What is the capital of Chad?
The capital of Chad is N’Djamena.
Which countries border Chad?
Chad shares land borders with 6 countries: Cameroon, Central African Republic, Libya, Niger, Nigeria and Sudan.
| Country | Capital | Distance from N’Djamena |
|---|---|---|
 Nigeria | Abuja | 903 km (561 mi) |
 Central African Republic | Bangui | 943 km (586 mi) |
 Cameroon | Yaoundé | 1,001 km (622 mi) |
 Niger | Niamey | 1,410 km (876 mi) |
 Sudan | Khartoum | 1,926 km (1,197 mi) |
 Libya | Tripoli | 2,316 km (1,439 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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