Oil and agriculture are the mainstays of Chad’s economy. Oil provides about 60% of export revenues, while cotton, cattle, livestock and gum arabic provide the bulk of the country’s non-oil export earnings. The services sector contributes about one-third of GDP and has attracted foreign investment mostly through telecoms and banking.
Name Republic of Chad
Capital N’Djamena
Frequency of elections Every five years
Name of parliament National Assembly of Chad
Parliament website www.gouvernementdutchad.org/fr/
Languages French, Arabic, Sara, ethnic languages
Area 1 284 000 km2
Population 11 412 107 (July 2014 est)
Imports Machinery and transportation equipment, industrial goods, foodstuffs, textiles
Exports Oil, cattle, cotton, gum arabic
Currency Coopération Financière en Afrique Centrale franc
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