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Chad was colonized by France in 1946, but the French invaded in the early 19 century.

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When did the colonization of Chad end?

Chad was finally independent in 1960.


What were the motivations for colonization in chad?

Colonization of Chad wasn't high on Frances priorties since it practically only offered them cotton and labour.


Is chad a french speaking country?

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.


What is the French name for Chad?

The French name for Chad is "Tchad."


What does Chad have in common with France?

Chad speaks french


How do you say chad the country in french?

Chad, the country, is spelled the same in French. In French, it is pronounced "tchad."


What was chad like before European colonization?

Poor country... A lot of slavery.


Is chadian Arabic not pure Arabic?

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.


Is lake Chad in French Africa?

Lake Chad is in Africa.


How did french become a language spoken in chad?

Chad, until 1960, was a French colony, in Afrique équatoriale française (French Equatorial Africa).


Was chad a part of France?

Chad was a French colony from 1920 to 1960


Why was Chad colonize?

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.