Sarh

Sarh (formerly Fort Archambault) is the largest city in southern Chad, the capital of Moyen-Chari region and the department of Barh K?h. It has a population of 75,496 (as of 1993) and lies on the Chari River.

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Sarh was founded under the French for returnees from the labour camps associated with the construction of the Congo-Ocean Railway. It is now a major transport hub and centre for the cotton industry, also known for its nightlife. Attractions in the city include the Sarh National Museum, while it is also home to an airport.

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Chad: The Republic of Chad (Arabic: ???? , Ta??d; French: Tchad) is a land-locked nation in central Africa. It borders Libya to the north, Sudan to the east, the Central African Republic to the south, Cameroon and Nigeria to the southwest and Niger to the west. Due to its distance from the sea and its lar...

Moyen-Chari: Moyen-Chari is one of the 14 prefectures of Chad. Located in the south of the country, Moyen-Chari covers an area of 45,180 square kilometers and has a population of 738,595 (as of 1993). Its capital is Sarh....

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