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Photo: Kayhan ERTUGRUL, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.How well do you know Chad? Test your knowledge on the diverse geography, rich history, and vibrant culture of this fascinating landlocked nation in the heart of Africa.
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Daraba is a beloved Chadian dish prepared with fresh okra, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, and leafy greens, all simmered together in a rich peanut butter sauce. It is traditionally served alongside a thick millet porridge known as eshi.
Photo: YACOUB DOUNGOUS, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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The conflict was dubbed the Toyota War because Chadian forces used Toyota Hilux and Land Cruiser pickup trucks to outmaneuver heavily armed Libyan troops. These highly mobile, light vehicles allowed Chadian soldiers to traverse rugged desert terrain with great speed.
Photo: Ministerstvo obrany České republiky, Wikimedia Commons, Attribution.
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Founded by French commander Emile Gentil in 1900, the capital was originally named Fort-Lamy to honor a military officer who died in battle. It was renamed N'Djamena in 1973, taking its new name from a nearby village that means place of rest.
Photo: Kayhan ERTUGRUL, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Emi Koussi is a massive shield volcano located in the rugged Tibesti Mountains of northern Chad. Rising 3415 meters above sea level, it features deep volcanic craters and hot springs that contrast sharply with the surrounding desert.
Photo: ISS Expedition 26 crew, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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The Lakes of Ounianga are a group of eighteen lakes in the middle of the desert, fed by ancient groundwater. In one group, thick mats of reeds slow evaporation on the smaller lakes, and their water seeps through sand dunes into one salty central lake, which keeps the others fresh.
Photo: Jacques Taberlet, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Zakouma National Park was once heavily targeted by poachers, but strict conservation measures since 2010 have allowed its elephant herds to recover. Today, it is recognized as a premier wildlife sanctuary, also hosting lions, giraffes, and abundant birdlife.
Photo: Fatakaya, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Mahamat-Saleh Haroun is one of Africa's most celebrated contemporary directors. His 2010 film A Screaming Man won the prestigious Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival, marking a historic moment for Central African cinema.
Photo: Elena Ternovaja, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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The keleli is a two- or three-stringed lute traditionally played by the Tubu people of the Sahara. Often played by men, its distinct, high-pitched sound is a central element of nomadic musical storytelling and courtship rituals.
Photo: Fatakaya, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Toumai, which means hope of life in the local Dazaga language, is a fossil specimen estimated to be around seven million years old. This incredible find challenged existing scientific theories by suggesting early human ancestors lived far west of the East African Rift Valley.
Photo: Didier Descouens, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Lake Chad is a historically massive, shallow lake situated in the Sahelian zone. Its basin is shared by Chad, Cameroon, Niger, and Nigeria. It provides essential water to millions of people, though its size has fluctuated dramatically over the decades.
Photo: Jeff Schmaltz, MODIS Land Rapid Response Team, NASA GSFC, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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