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| Government Type |
republic |
| Legal System |
based on French civil law system and Chadian customary law; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction |
| Currency |
Communaute Financiere Africaine franc (XAF); note - responsible authority is the Bank of the Central African States |
| Economic Overview |
Chad's primarily agricultural economy will continue to be boosted by major oilfield and pipeline projects that began in 2000. Over 80% of Chad's population relies on subsistence farming and stock raising for its livelihood. Cotton, cattle, and gum arabic provide the bulk of Chad's export earnings, but Chad will begin to export oil in 2004. Chad's economy has long been handicapped by its landlocked position, high energy costs, and a history of instability. Chad relies on foreign assistance and foreign capital for most public and private sector investment projects. A consortium led by two US companies has been investing $3.7 billion to develop oil reserves estimated at 1 billion barrels in southern Chad. Oil production is scheduled to come on stream in late 2003. |
| Natural Resources |
petroleum (unexploited but exploration under way), uranium, natron, kaolin, fish (Lake Chad) |
| Primary Industries |
oil, cotton textiles, meatpacking, beer brewing, natron (sodium carbonate), soap, cigarettes, construction materials |
| Agricultural Products |
cotton, sorghum, millet, peanuts, rice, potatoes, manioc (tapioca); cattle, sheep, goats, camels |
| Import Commodities |
machinery and transportation equipment, industrial goods, petroleum products, foodstuffs, textiles |
| Export Commodities |
cotton, cattle, gum arabic |
| Export Partners |
Portugal 28%, Germany 15%, France 7%, Poland 6% (2001) |
| AIRPORTS of Chad |
| N´Djamena Airport |
International, N´djamena 1km (˝mile), Position 12°07´30"N, 015°01´29"E, Elevation 295m (967ft), 8 Aircraft Stands |
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