Africa
Chad
The Ennedi plateau, Lake Chad and Zakouma's elephants. Check the latest advice.
Caution: some areas are unsafe
Parts of this country are unsafe or advised against. Check your government's official travel advice before you go and during your trip.
Most of the country outside N'Djamena and organised park trips is advised against.
Official advice for my nationality- Local time
- 14:32
- Currency
- XAF
- Calling code
- +235
- Capital
- N'Djamena
- Languages spoken
- Arabic, French
Respect & manners
- Take time for greetings: politeness matters.
- Ask before taking photos of people. Never photograph police, military or government buildings.
- Photography permits may be required.
- Bring cash (euros or US dollars): cards work only in big hotels.
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