Chad is a landlocked African country located in the heart of the continent. It is bordered by Libya to the north, Niger to the west, Nigeria and Cameroon to the southwest, Central African Republic to the south and Sudan to the east. The country has an area of 1,284,000 square kilometers and a population of over 15 million people. The official language of Chad is French and Arabic with both languages having equal status in the country. The capital city is N’Djamena and its largest city is Moundou. The official currency is Central African CFA franc (XAF). Chad has a rich cultural heritage with influences from both East Africa and West Africa. Its traditional music includes genres such as folk, rock, jazz, hip-hop, as well as traditional instruments such as drums and xylophones. Chad has a tropical climate due to its location near the equator; temperatures range from hot in summer to cooler in winter months. Its economy relies heavily on agriculture with cash crops such as cotton and peanuts being important exports for the country. Other industries include oil production from its vast reserves as well as fishing off its extensive coastline. Tourism also plays an important role in Chad’s economy with national parks such as Zakouma National Park being popular destinations for visitors from around the world. See 800zipcodes for Chad Geography and Population. The major newspapers in Chad are mainly published in French. The two main newspapers are Le Progrès and Le Temps. Le Progrès is a daily newspaper that was founded in 1962 and is owned by the French publisher, Imprimeries Réunies. It covers topics such as politics, economics, sports, and culture. Le Temps is an independent English-language newspaper that was founded in 1967 and focuses on investigative journalism. It covers topics such as human rights violations, corruption, political unrest, and environmental issues. Both newspapers have an online presence with news articles available to read for free. Other major newspapers include La Voix du Tchad which focuses on politics; L’Observateur which has a focus on economics; La Tribune which covers international news; Horizons Nouveaux which focuses on youth issues; and Business Magazine Tchad which reports on business news. All of these newspapers can be found online for free or for purchase in print or digital form. Check simplyyellowpages for other media in the country of Chad.