Why is Zakouma National park important?
Zakouma National Park, located in the south of Chad, is one of the most heavily protected areas in Africa and spans over 3000km2 of parkland. Established in the 1950’s to counter giraffe poaching and other wildlife declines, Zakouma fast became a haven for growing numbers of endangered wildlife.
Where is the Zakouma National park?
Zakouma National Park. Situated just south of the Sahara Desert and above the fertile rainforest regions, the Greater Zakouma Ecosystem is well positioned as the primary safe haven for Central and West African wildlife.
What animals are in the Zakouma National Park?
With the black rhino reintroduction in 2018, Zakouma is the closest ‘Big Five Park’ to Europe. Carnivores: Large carnivore species include lion, leopard, cheetah, spotted hyaena, striped hyaena and wild dog, while smaller species include civet, serval, caracal, jackal, honey badger, African wildcat and the pale fox.
What is in Zakouma?
Zakouma National Park is part of the Sudano-Sahelian vegetation zone, and has shrubland, high grasses, and Acacia forests. Plants recorded in the park include Combretaceae and Vachellia seyal (red acacia).
What is an interesting fact about Chad?
Sadly, Chad is one of the poorest and most corrupt countries in the world. It was ranked as seventh poorest country by Forbes.com in 2008. It has also appeared on other lists of the most corrupt countries of the world. Nevertheless, the country holds vast reserves of oil, uranium, and gold.
How big is Zakouma National Park?
3,000 km²
Zakouma National Park/Area
Is Chad poor or rich?
The United Nations’ Human Development Index ranks Chad as the seventh poorest country in the world, with 80% of the population living below the poverty line.
What is Chad national animal?
Chad actually has two national animals. In the north, it is the goat and in the south, it’s the lion. The goat was probably chosen for its overall usefulness as it provides milk, meat, and hide. The lion was chosen for its majestic bravery.
When was Zakouma National Park built?
1963
Zakouma National Park/Established
Established by the Chad government in 1963, Zakouma used to be where French colonials came for trophy hunting, rivalling even Kenya for its bounty.
What are the biggest problems in Chad?
Conflict and the climate crisis exacerbate hunger and poverty in Chad. Surrounded by countries at war, it also suffers from environmental degradation and rapid desertification. The people in Chad are among the most affected by the global climate breakdown.
What language do they speak in Chad?
French
Arabic
Chad/Official languages
According to the World Factbook ’97, French and Arabic are the official languages of Chad (1997). However, there are over 100 languages spoken in Chad (Chad: A Country Study, 1990, 45). According to Chad: A Country Study, the dominant language of education was French from the beginning of colonial period (ibid., 77).
What is Chad’s motto?
Unité, Travail, Progrès
| Coat of arms of Chad | |
|---|---|
| Crest | A demi sun Gules |
| Blazon | Barry dancetty of eight Or and Azure |
| Supporters | Dexter a goat guardant and sinister a lion Or, both charged on the shoulder with an arrow the point upwards Gules |
| Motto | Unité, Travail, Progrès “Unity, Work, Progress” |