Chad - download topographic map set
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Total in map set304 maps of1,5Gb Updated inJanuary 2015 (added 62 maps)
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| Soviet military 1:200 000 (~1980) | 195 | 0,9Gb | Russian | 14 € | |
| Soviet military 1:500 000 (~1984) | 30 | 79Mb | Russian | 5 € | |
| US Joint operational 1:250 000 (~1976) | 39 | 0,3Gb | English | 5 € | |
| US Joint operational 1:250 000 (~1992) | 5 | 43Mb | English | 1 € | |
| US military 1:250 000 (~1956) | 16 | 61Mb | English | 3 € | |
| US military 1:1 000 000 (~1957) | 3 | 12Mb | English | 1 € | |
| US military 1:2 000 000 (~1968) | 4 | 27Mb | English | 1 € | |
| US military 1:1 000 000 (~1981) | 3 | 27Mb | English | 1 € | |
| US military 1:1 000 000 (~1998) | 1 | 14Mb | English | 1 € | |
| US military 1:500 000 (~1986) | 7 | 59Mb | English | 2 € | |
| US military 1:500 000 (~1990) | 1 | 9Mb | English | 1 € |
Soviet military 1:200 000 (~1980): 195 maps |
14 € |
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Soviet military 1:500 000 (~1984): 30 maps |
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US Joint operational 1:250 000 (~1976): 39 maps |
5 € |
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US Joint operational 1:250 000 (~1992): 5 maps |
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US military 1:250 000 (~1956): 16 maps |
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US military 1:1 000 000 (~1957): 3 maps |
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US military 1:2 000 000 (~1968): 4 maps |
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US military 1:1 000 000 (~1981): 3 maps |
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US military 1:1 000 000 (~1998): 1 maps |
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US military 1:500 000 (~1986): 7 maps |
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US military 1:500 000 (~1990): 1 maps |
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The topographic map set of Chad has maps of Tibesti, Sahara maps, Sahel maps, Amy-Kusi maps, as well as Shari maps, Salamat maps, Logone and Pende maps, Ouham, Keita maps, Batha maps and Lake Chad maps. One will also find Zakuma maps, Manda maps, Bar Salamat maps and Sinianka-Minia maps. There are also maps of Ndjamena, Sarh maps, Moundou maps, Abeche maps and Dugia maps displayed in the set of Chad.
The Republic of Chad is situated in Central Africa; it is equidistant from all ocean shores and covers an area of 1,284 sq km. Chad is bounded by Libya in the north, Niger, Nigeria and Cameroon in the west, the Central African Republic in the south, and Sudan in the east.
Relief. Most of Chad’s territory is occupied by flat desert plains, while in the north lie the Tibesti Highlands (with heights up to 3,415 m). The northern part of the country lies within the Sahara Desert, while in the southern part there is an area known as the Sahel (a transition zone of semi-deserts and savannas) and part of the Sudanese natural area.
Mountains. The Tibesti Highlands is a unique natural monument of Chad. This is a large elevation of ancient crystalline rocks, which is crowned by volcanic cones at the top. It extends for nearly 1,200 km from north to south and 600 km from west to east. Its highest point is Mount Amy-Kusi (3,415 m), located on the south-eastern slopes of the Tibesti.
Rivers. There are few rivers in Chad, the most important of which is the Shari, which flows in the south and falls into Lake Chad. Other rivers flowing through Chad include the Salamat, the Logone, the Pende, the Ouham, the Keita, the Batha-Lairi and the Batha.
Lakes. Lake Chad is the only major water reservoir in Central Africa. The lake is situated in the western part of the Shari-Bagirmi area, along the border with Cameroon, Niger and Nigeria. The lake has no water drain, so the water is slightly salty, but the depth is not more than 11 m.
Other notable lakes include Lake Fitr and Lake Edi.
National Parks and Reserves. The number of protected areas in Chad is not large. The most famous reserve of the country is the Zakuma National Park located in the south, on the banks of such rivers as the Shari, the Bar-Salami and their tributaries. Protected areas near the city of Sarh include the Manda National Park, the Bar Salamat natural reserve, the Sinianka-Minia Park and natural protected areas of the Sahel savanna.
Sightseeing. Archaeological excavations show that people lived on the shores of Lake Chad as early as the Neolithic period or even earlier. This area has always been an important crossroads of caravan and trade routes in Central Africa.
Ndjamena (Fort Lamy), the capital of Chad, was founded in 1900 at the confluence of the rivers Logone and Shari. Before it was renamed, N'Djamena was known as one of the most beautiful and serene cities in the Sahel area, which was demonstrably influenced by French culture. However, soon after that a civil war for independence began, which caused terrible damage to the city's former glory. The city is now slowly regaining its true face, mostly owing to the fact that residents of N'Djamena are considered to be the most friendly and hardworking people in Africa.
Sarh is the capital of the southern province of Shari and the second largest communications hub of Chad, a quiet and rather dull city. However, it is only at first glance. This is one of the largest market centers of the country and its central market is considered one of the best in the area.
Moundou is a city located in the south-west of the country (400 km south of the capital) in the lower reaches of the Mbere River, the third largest city of Chad. This is a quiet and nice-looking town which has the best brewery of the country.
Abeche is the ancient capital of the powerful Kudan Sultanate, located 270 km east of the capital, on the only major highway connecting N'Djamena and Sennar (Sudan). Surrounded by deserts almost on all sides, the city lies between two wadis (dry rivers filled with water only during the rainy season), the Chao and the Sao.
Tourism.
North of N'Djamena lies the Dugia resort which offers tours along the Shari River to picturesque rocks called Elephant Rocks, which indeed resemble frozen elephants.
Lake Chad has been a place of special interest for tourists who go in for angling. Other popular attractions include the Zakuma and Manzou national parks.
Climate. In the north of Chad, a tropical desert climate is dominant, with average temperatures from +15°C in January to +35°C in July and normal precipitation around 100-250 mm. The climate in the extreme south of the country is equatorial monsoon with temperatures ranging from +21°C to +24°C in winter and +30°C to +35°C in summer and annual rainfall up to 800-1000 mm, falling mainly in the monsoon period.