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6 interesting facts about Chad you probably never knew

by Novieku Babatunde Adeola, 8:00am August 11, 2019,
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The shrinking lake Chad_Photo: Brookings.edu

Named after Lake Chad

The country is named after Lake Chad. It is the second-largest lake in Africa and the largest wetland in Chad. Lake Chad is a freshwater lake that touches base with Nigeria, Cameroon, and Niger. It has shrunk by as much as 95% since 1963.

Last Edited by:Sandra Appiah Updated: August 11, 2019

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