Chad was finally independent in 1960.
Colonization of Chad wasn't high on Frances priorties since it practically only offered them cotton and labour.
No, Chad is not a French-speaking country. The official languages of Chad are Arabic and French, with French being the language of administration and education.
The French name for Chad is "Tchad."
Chad speaks french
Chad, the country, is spelled the same in French. In French, it is pronounced "tchad."
Poor country... A lot of slavery.
Yes. Chadian Arabic is not pure Arabic. It has a number of influences from Bantu-Khoisan Languages (which were indigenous to Chad prior to the arrival of Islam) and from French due to the colonization.
Lake Chad is in Africa.
Chad, until 1960, was a French colony, in Afrique équatoriale française (French Equatorial Africa).
Chad was a French colony from 1920 to 1960
Chad was colonized primarily for its strategic location and natural resources, particularly during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. French colonial interests aimed to expand their influence in Africa, seeking access to trade routes and resources like uranium and oil. The colonization also aimed to exert control over the region and counter British expansion in neighboring territories. This led to the establishment of French Equatorial Africa, with Chad becoming a significant part of the French colonial empire until its independence in 1960.