Chad

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//Note: People from Chad are called Chadians :)//

Current government is the result of a military putsch (1990). It calls itself a republic. Although numerous political parties exist, the president (Idriss Déby) and his party is suspected of having almost all of the political power in Chad. In effect, therefore, the Chadian government is a military dictatorship ([|http://www.greenleft.org.au/2008/739/38255).]
 * What sort of government does your country have?**

Islam is the most widely practiced religion of Chad. This signifies that Chad may be heavily influenced by the radical theories and beliefs of that particular religion.
 * What types of ideologies (political, religious or other) influence your country’s government?**

Recently, the conflict in Darfur has influenced Chad and its politics. 12 years ago, the current president of Chad had rosed to power building on a single covenant with Sudan- that neither government will support each other's rebels. Then, in 2003 when the
 * Which domestic issues might influence your country’s foreign policy?**

The country’s history is plagued with numerous military coups, foreign incursions and brutal dictatorship. There was a Civil War in Chad that started in 2005 and continues to present. This involved the government forces and various rebel groups existing in Chad. The Sudanese government has been suspected of supporting these rebel groups in favor of overthrowing the government (which is indeed quite corrupt).
 * What are some major events in your country’s history? Why are they important?**

Official language is French and Arabic. There are many, many ethnic groups in Chad.
 * Which ethnicities, religions and languages can be found in your country?**

It is a landlocked country in Africa. Recently, Sudanese refugees have moved into Chad to avoid the conflict presently occurring in the former country.
 * Where is your country located and how does its geography affect its political relationships?**

Libya, Niger, Cameroon, Central African Republic, and most importantly, Sudan.
 * Which countries share a border with your country?**


 * Which countries are considered allies of your country?

Which countries are considered enemies of your country?

What are the characteristics of your country’s economy?** Chad’s economy is based almost entirely on agriculture and pastoralism. Cotton serves as the primary cash crop, which means that the economy fluctuates along with the constant price changes of this commodity. Cattle, beef, and oil are also commonly exported, although most of the industries deal with cotton. However, since 2003, crude oil has been the primary export.

Chad’s GDP was $15.3 billion 2005, and is ranked 128th in the world. Over 80% of the citizens are living below the poverty line.
 * What is your country’s gross domestic product (GDP)? How does this compare to other countries in the world?**

September 20, 1960
 * When did your country become a member of the UN?**


 * Does your country belong to any [|intergovernmental organizations] outside the UN system such as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)?**

Chad belongs to the AU.
 * Does your country belong to any regional organizations such as the European Union (EU), the African Union (AU) or the Organization of American States (OAS)?**


 * Does your country belong to any trade organizations or agreements such as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) or the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)?

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