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In November 1959, a new design was introduced and officially adopted on the sixth of that month. This updated design replaced the original green stripe with a dark blue one, which is believed to symbolize hope and the sky. Yellow is said to represent the sun, while red signifies the unification of the country.
| Independent | Yes |
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| Country codes | TD, TCD (ISO 3166-1) |
| Official name | Republic of Chad |
| Capital city | N'Djamena |
| Continent | Africa |
| Member of | United Nations , African Union, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation |
| Population | 20,299,123 (2024) |
| Total area | 1,284,000 km2 |
| Highest point | Emi Koussi (3,445 m, 11,302 ft) |
| Lowest point | Djourab Depression (160 m, 525 ft) |
| GDP per capita | $680.6 (World Bank, 2023) |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc (Fr, XAF) |
| Calling code | +235 |
| Internet TLD | .td |
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