CHAD (N'DJAMENA - 495753  SQ.MI - 9885661 HAB.)
GENERAL INFORMATION
 Area: 1284000.0
Population: 9885661
FLIGHT DURATION
8 hrs 10 mins. Ndjamena is 2,830 mi from London.

TIME DIFFERENCE

AIRPORT INFORMATION
The international airport is 2.5 miles north of Ndjamena. Several taxis travel to the town-centre. Firmly discuss the price of the ride before you get in! It should cost you around 1 500 FCFA. When leaving the country, you'll pay an airport tax of 5 000 FCFA.

SECURITY
The almost constant political troubles Chad has lived through since independence (war against Lybia) and is still living today have hampered the development of its tourist potential. Travelling out of Ndjamena is still highly risky, which is why the Chadian authorities issue visit permits for movement within the country. Northern Tibesti is notably the territory of armed rebel groups including the MDJT (Movement for Democracy and Justice in Chad), which is still active and ready to fight against government armed forces.
Regions to avoid: Districts of Borku, Ennedi and Tibesti.
Useful telephone numbers:
Emergency service: 17
National Gendarmerie: 52.46.44
For any encountered problems, contact the French embassy in Ndjamena immediately: tel. 52.25.75 or 76 (24h/24).

ALL OF THE EDITORIAL TEAM'S ADVICE
Get registered at the police station within 72 hours of your arrival in Chad. If you intend to leave Ndjamena and walk around the country, you'll need a permit issued by the Interior Minister. Beware, this can take quite some time! You'll also need an authorisation from the Ministry of Information to take snapshots; this however does not grant you the right to take snapshots randomly, especially snapshots of administrative buildings. Show respect to those you meet: dress decently and avoid consuming alcohol in muslim neighbourhoods and villages. Observe safety instructions!

TELEPHONE
To call Chad from the UK: dial 00 +235 + number you are calling.
To call the UK from Chad: Dial 00 44 + the correspondent's number without the initial 0.