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Photos of Chad

Emi Koussi Volcano and Aorounga Impact Crater in Chad are featured in this striking image photographed from the International Space Station. At left, the broad grey-green shield volcano of Emi Koussi is visible -- its 3,415 m summit is the highest in the Sahara region. The circular Aorounga Impact Crater is located approximately 110 km to the southeast of Emi Koussi and is thought to record a meteor impact approximately 345-370 million years ago. Image courtesy of NASA.

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Geography

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Median age

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Birth rate

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Death rate

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Net migration rate

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Maternal mortality ratio

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Infant mortality rate

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Total fertility rate

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Tobacco use

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Education expenditures

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Environment

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Government

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Real GDP per capita

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Labor force

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Unemployment rate

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Public debt

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Taxes and other revenues

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Current account balance

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Exports

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Imports

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Debt - external

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Energy

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Internet users

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Transportation

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Roadways

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Waterways

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