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N'Djamena

Also known as NDjamena, N'Djaména

'''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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Key facts

Settlement.official_name: N'Djamena
Settlement.other_name: Fort-Lamy
Settlement.settlement_type: Capital city
Settlement.image_shield: N'Djamena coa.svg
Settlement.pushpin_map: Chad#Africa
Settlement.pushpin_relief: yes
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: right
Settlement.pushpin_mapsize: 250
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.area_total_km2: 104
Settlement.area_metro_km2: 166
Settlement.elevation_m: 298
Settlement.population_total: 807000
Settlement.population_as_of: 2009 census
Settlement.population_density_km2: 9148
Settlement.population_metro: 1605696
Settlement.timezone: WAT
Settlement.utc_offset: +01:00

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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
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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.

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