Fun facts about Abéché
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Abéché was at the center of the Islamic slave trade in Chad from the early 19th century.
Abéché
Chad
Abéché is a city in central-eastern Chad and the capital of the Ouaddaï Region. By road it is 749 kilometres (465 mi) northeast of the national capital of N'Djamena and 164 kilometres (102 mi) northwest of Adre, on the border with Sudan. Surrounded by savanna, it is one of the largest cities in the country.
From the “History” section
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Abéché is classified as the hottest major city in Chad, with 336 afternoons a year above 32 °C.
Abéché
Chad
Abéché is a city in central-eastern Chad and the capital of the Ouaddaï Region. By road it is 749 kilometres (465 mi) northeast of the national capital of N'Djamena and 164 kilometres (102 mi) northwest of Adre, on the border with Sudan. Surrounded by savanna, it is one of the largest cities in the country.
From the “Geography and climate” section
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The city is known for its thriving market, which includes abundant stalls for onions and lettuce.
Abéché
Chad
Abéché is a city in central-eastern Chad and the capital of the Ouaddaï Region. By road it is 749 kilometres (465 mi) northeast of the national capital of N'Djamena and 164 kilometres (102 mi) northwest of Adre, on the border with Sudan. Surrounded by savanna, it is one of the largest cities in the country.
From the “Economy” section
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The Grand Mosque in Abéché is one of the oldest mosques in the country, built in the 19th century.
Abéché
Chad
Abéché is a city in central-eastern Chad and the capital of the Ouaddaï Region. By road it is 749 kilometres (465 mi) northeast of the national capital of N'Djamena and 164 kilometres (102 mi) northwest of Adre, on the border with Sudan. Surrounded by savanna, it is one of the largest cities in the country.
From the “Landmarks” section
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Abéché is served by an airport that connects it to N'Djamena and Faya-Largeau.
Abéché
Chad
Abéché is a city in central-eastern Chad and the capital of the Ouaddaï Region. By road it is 749 kilometres (465 mi) northeast of the national capital of N'Djamena and 164 kilometres (102 mi) northwest of Adre, on the border with Sudan. Surrounded by savanna, it is one of the largest cities in the country.
From the “Transportation” section
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Photo: Dans · CC BY-SA 3.0