Chad is a presidential republic with a population exceeding 18.3 million. It stretches from the Sahara Desert to Sahelian plains and the Lake Chad basin. The economy is oil-dependent with a nominal GDP surpassing $19 billion. Leading exports include crude oil, livestock, sesame, gum arabic, and cotton, while imports include machinery, vehicles, and construction materials.

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