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    N'Djamena

    Capital and largest city of Chad

    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. The city serves as the centre of economic activity in Chad. Meat, fish and cotton processing are the chief industries, and it is a regional market for livestock, salt, dates, and grains. It is a port city located at the confluence of the Logone River with the Chari River, forming a transborder agglomeration with the city of Kousséri, capital of the Department of Logone-et-Chari, which is on the west bank of both rivers. Wikipedia

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  2. en.wikipedia.org

    A street in N'Djamena, 1952. N'Djamena was founded as Fort-Lamy by French commander Émile Gentil on 29 May 1900, and named after Amédée-François Lamy, an army officer who had been killed in the Battle of Kousséri about a month earlier. [6] [7] It was a major trading city and became the capital of the region and nation.During the Second World War, the French relied upon the city's airport ...
  3. britannica.com

    Jan 9, 2025N'Djamena, city, capital of Chad, located on the country's southwestern border, adjacent to Cameroon.It lies on the east bank of the Chari River at its confluence with the Logone River, in an alluvial plain that is flooded during the rainy season (July-September). The city was founded in 1900 across the Chari River from Fort-Fureau (Kousseri), where French colonial troops defeated and ...
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  4. blackpast.org

    N'Djamena is the capital and largest city of Chad. It was founded in 1900 following the French Army's defeat of Rabih Al-Zubayr, a slave trader, in the Battle of Kousseri. Following the military victory, the French named the settlement Fort Lamy after Amédée-François Lamy, a … Read MoreN'Djamena, Chad (1900- )
  5. simple.wikipedia.org

    N'Djamena was founded as Fort-Lamy by the French commander Émile Gentil on May 29, 1900. It was named after Amédée-François Lamy.He was an army officer who had been killed in the Battle of Kousséri a few days earlier. The name was changed to N'Djamena (taken from the Arab name Niǧāmīnā, meaning "place of rest") by the President François Tombalbaye on April 6, 1973.
  6. Jul 9, 2023N'Djamena has a rich history dating back to the 9th century. The city has witnessed the rise and fall of several empires, including the Kanem-Bornu, Baguirmi, and Ouaddai kingdoms. French is the official language of N'Djamena. Given Chad's colonial history, the French language has remained widely spoken in the city.
  7. theworldcountries.com

    N'Djamena, the metropolis standing as the capital of Chad, finds its abode on the nation's southwestern boundary, adjacent to Cameroon.Nestled along the east bank of the Chari River, where it converges with the Logone River, this city rests upon an alluvial plain prone to inundation during the rainy season spanning from July to September.
  8. en.wikipedia.org

    Pages in category "History of N'Djamena" The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. 0-9. 2013 Chadian coup attempt; 2022 Chad floods; A. Air West Flight 612; B. Battle of N'Djamena (2008) Battle of N'Djamena (2006) N.
  9. The Musee National N'Djamena, or Chad National Museum, is the national museum of Chad, prominently located in the capital city of N'Djamena, near the Kempinski Hotel N'Djamena. ... where it has continued to serve as a bastion of Chad's rich cultural history and diverse heritage. Collections and Exhibits. At the time of its inception, ...
  10. iqrasense.com

    N'Djamena is the capital city of Chad, a landlocked country located in the Sahelian region of Africa. The city is known for its rich Islamic history, distinctive architecture, and unique culture that blends traditional African and Islamic influences. In this essay, we will explore the Islamic history, architecture, and culture of N'Djamena.

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