N'Djamena
Sign in to save'''N'Djamena' ( ) is the capital and largest city of Chad. It is also a special statute region, divided into 10 districts or arrondissements'', similar to the city of Paris.
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N'Djamena is the capital and largest city of Chad, a country in Central Africa. Like Paris, it has a special status within the country and is divided into 10 districts called arrondissements.
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- N'Djamena
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- Fort-Lamy
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23 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- History
- Early 20th century
- Late 20th century
- 21st century
- Geography
- Climate
- Economy
- Culture
- Education
- Places of worship
- Government
- Transport
- Road
- Airport
- River travel
- Railway
- Twin cities
- Notes
- References
- Citations
- Sources
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'''N'Djamena' ( ) is the capital and largest city of Chad. It is also a special statute region, divided into 10 districts or arrondissements'', similar to the city of Paris.
Originally called Fort-Lamy, it was founded in 1900 by the French during their colonization of Central Africa. The city was renamed N'Djamena in 1973, reflecting its local Chadian heritage. Throughout its history, N'Djamena has grown from a small trading hub into the political and economic center of Chad, playing a vital role in the country's development. Its strategic location near the borders of Cameroon and Nigeria has historically made it an important crossroads for trade and cultural exchange in the region.