Chad

Interesting Facts About Chad

• Chad has more than 200 distinct ethnic groups, creating diverse social structures across the country
• The population is very young, with an estimated 47% under the age of 15
• About half of Chad's population lives in the southern fifth of its territory, showing highly uneven distribution
• Polygamy is common and legally permitted in Chad, with 39% of women living in such unions
• Chad hosts approximately 1.5 million refugees, the highest refugee population per capita of any African nation
• The Sara people are the nation's main ethnic group, with a social structure centered on the lineage system
• Urban life is concentrated in the capital N'Djamena, where the population is mostly engaged in commerce

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