Located near the confluence of Chari and Logone River and facing the Cameroonian town of Kousseri, Ndjamena, Chad is one of the popular Tourist Destinations in Chad. With a population of 721,000 (2005 census), Ndjamena, Chad is the largest and capital city of Chad.
History
Named after Amedee-François Lamy, an army officer who had been killed in the Battle of Kousseri, the city of Ndjamena in Chad was founded as Fort-Lamy by French commander Emile Gentil on May 29, 1900. Ndjamena means 'place of rest'. The city was partly destroyed during the Chadian Civil War, in 1979 and again in 1980. Ndjamena, Chad was once again invaded by UFDD and RFC rebels on February 2, 2008.
Geography
The city of Ndjamena in Chad includes the Nassara Strip commercial center and residential areas such as Mbololo, Chagoua, Paris Congo and Moursal.
Tourist Attractions in Ndjamena
The tourists in Ndjamena, Chad can visit the popular attractions of the city. The famous attractions include:
- Avenue Charles de Gaulle
- Grand Marche
- Musee National N'Djamena
Getting to Ndjamena
Getting to Ndjamena is convenient from any part of the country. The city is served by N'Djamena International Airport, situated on the outskirts of the city. Tourists will get regular and direct flights from Paris as well as from Congo, Central African Republic and Ethiopia. Flights from Thailand via Bombay and flights from other West African countries are also available at least once a week.
The city being located in the eastern terminus of the Trans-Sahelian Highway, is well-connected to East Africa by the Ndjamena-Djibouti Highway. The Tripoli-Cape Town Highway also passes through the city and thus making it a key Central African location in the Trans-African Highway network. Ndjamena is also well-linked by road-bridge to Kousseri in Cameroon. The best way to get around the city is to rent a car or taxi.
Things to do in Ndjamena
Apart from sightseeing at Ndjamena, Chad, there are plenty of other things to do for the tourists. The tourists can go for shopping or can enjoy the vibrant nightlife of the city.
During your Tour to Chad, make a trip to Ndjamena, Chad.
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