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Flag description:

three equal vertical bands of blue (hoist side), yellow, and red

note: similar to the flag of Romania; also similar to the flags of Andorra and Moldova, both of which have a national coat of arms centered in the yellow band; design was based on the flag of France

Economy ::Chad

Economy - overview:

Chad's primarily agricultural economy will continue to be boosted by major foreign direct investment projects in the oil sector that began in 2000. At least 80% of Chad's population relies on subsistence farming and livestock raising for its livelihood. Chad's economy has long been handicapped by its landlocked position, high energy costs, and a history of instability. Chad relies on foreign assistance and foreign capital for most public and private sector investment projects. A consortium led by two US companies has been investing $3.7 billion to develop oil reserves - estimated at 1 billion barrels - in southern Chad. Chinese companies are also expanding exploration efforts and plan to build a refinery. The nation's total oil reserves are estimated at 1.5 billion barrels. Oil production came on stream in late 2003. Chad began to export oil in 2004. Cotton, cattle, and gum arabic provide the bulk of Chad's non-oil export earnings.

GDP (purchasing power parity):

$15.82 billion (2008 est.) country comparison to the world: 131 $15.85 billion (2007 est.)

$15.82 billion (2006 est.)

note: data are in 2008 US dollars

GDP (official exchange rate):

$8.4 billion (2008 est.)

GDP - real growth rate:

−0.2% (2008 est.) country comparison to the world: 200 0.2% (2007 est.)

0.2% (2006 est.)

GDP - per capita (PPP):

$1,600 (2008 est.) country comparison to the world: 192 $1,600 (2007 est.)

$1,600 (2006 est.)

note: data are in 2008 US dollars

GDP - composition by sector:

agriculture: 20.5%

industry: 48%

services: 31.5% (2008 est.)

Labor force:

4.293 million (2007) country comparison to the world: 83

Labor force - by occupation:

agriculture: 80% (subsistence farming, herding, and fishing)

industry and services: 20% (2006 est.)

Unemployment rate: