Do you love your neighborhood? Do you travel the world?
Add videos of your area or travels, delight visitors from over 170 countries and win prizes!
Do you have a photo of this place? Send it to [email protected]. You will be highlighted on this page when your photo is added to the portal!
Do you represent the place?
Create a free account to manage this profile and publish official videos, free of charge!
Description
N'Djamena is the capital and largest city of Chad, located in the southwestern part of the country near the confluence of the Chari and Logone rivers. The city serves as the political, economic, and cultural center of Chad, hosting various governmental institutions and foreign embassies.
Historically, N'Djamena was originally called Fort-Lamy, named after a French military officer. The city underwent significant changes after Chadian independence in 1960, transforming into a bustling urban hub that reflects the diverse cultures of the Chadian populace.
N'Djamena features a mix of modern infrastructure and traditional markets, with notable landmarks including the Grand Mosque and the National Museum. The city's climate is characterized by a tropical savanna climate, with a distinct wet and dry season.
The text may have been translated automatically and may contain errors.
The text was generated by artificial intelligence and may contain errors.
Found an error? Please let us know at [email protected].
Travelers' entries
Do you know more about this place? Do you know its interesting history or some interesting facts, or maybe something in particular caught your attention? Become our expert and share information with visitors from different parts of the world!
Log in to add an entry. Create a free account now!.
Hint: To enlarge the map, double-click on it. You can also use the +/- buttons in the upper left corner of the map.