Chad

Languages:

Chad, officially the Republic of Chad, is a linguistically diverse landlocked nation in North-Central Africa. The two official languages are Arabic and French, which are used for government administration, education, and formal communication. However, as of 2021, only a small percentage of the population speaks Arabic and French as their first language. Chad is home to over 120 ethnic groups, each with its own language or dialect, contributing to its rich linguistic tapestry. Some of the most widely spoken indigenous languages include Sara, Kanembu, and Ngambay. While Arabic and French are more commonly spoken in urban areas, many people in rural regions continue to use their native languages for daily communication.

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Ethnic Groups:

Sara (Ngambaye/Sara/Madjingaye/Mbaye) 30.5%, Kanembu/Bornu/Buduma 9.8%, Arab 9.7%, Wadai/Maba/Masalit/Mimi 7%, Gorane 5.8%, Masa/Musseye/Musgum 4.9%, Bulala/Medogo/Kuka 3.7%, Marba/Lele/Mesme 3.5%, Mundang 2.7%, Bidiyo/Migaama/Kenga/Dangleat 2.5%, Dadjo/Kibet/Muro 2.4%, Tupuri/Kera 2%, Gabri/Kabalaye/Nanchere/Somrai 2%, Fulani/Fulbe/Bodore 1.8%, Karo/Zime/Peve 1.3%, Baguirmi/Barma 1.2%, Zaghawa/Bideyat/Kobe 1.1%, Tama/Assongori/Mararit 1.1%, Mesmedje/Massalat/Kadjakse 0.8%, other Chadian ethnicities 3.4%, Chadians of foreign ethnicities 0.9%, foreign nationals 0.3%, unspecified 1.7% (2014-15 est.)