What is the capital of the North African country of Chad?

The capital of the North African country of Chad is N'djamena. The city stands on the Chari River, directly across from Kousséri in Cameroon, and serves as Chad's political, economic, and administrative centre.

N'djamena was founded in 1900 by French colonial forces and was originally named Fort-Lamy, after French officer Amédée-François Lamy. Chad adopted the name N'djamena in 1973, using the name of a nearby village; it is commonly translated as “place of rest.”

The city lies near the meeting point of the Chari and Logone rivers, close to Lake Chad. Its location makes it an important regional hub, although the capital has experienced major disruption from civil conflict and periodic instability. A common mix-up is confusing N'djamena with the capital of neighbouring Niger, Niamey; both are Sahelian capitals located near major rivers.