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Revision as of 02:58, 11 April 2024

Republic of Chad
République du Tchad (French)
1960–1962
Flag of Chad
Motto: 
  • "Unité, Travail, Progrès" (French)
  • "Unity, Work, Progress"
Anthem: 
Location of Chad
Capital
and largest city
N'Djamena
12°6′N 16°2′E / 12.100°N 16.033°E / 12.100; 16.033
Official languagesFrench
Recognised regional languagesArabic
Demonym(s)Chadian
GovernmentUnitary semi-presidential republic
President 
• 1960–1962
François Tombalbaye
Prime Minister 
• 1960–1962
François Tombalbaye
LegislatureNational Assembly
Historical era
• Autonomy granted
28 November 1958
• Independence
11 August 1960
• Constitution promulgated
28 November 1960
• End of the First Republic
16 April 1962
Area
• Total
1,284,000 km2 (496,000 sq mi)
CurrencyCFA franc (XAF)
ISO 3166 codeTD
Preceded by
Succeeded by
French Chad
Second Republic of Chad

The First Republic of Chad[a] was the system of government in Chad that lasted from the country's independence on 11 August 1960, until the adoption of the 1962 constitution and the formation of the Second Republic. During its short existence, the nation was a semi-presidential republic with François Tombalbaye serving as President and Prime Minister; the ruling party was a coalition between the Chadian Progressive Party and African Democratic Rally.

Notes

  1. ^ French: Première République du Tchad

References