Chade Perfil Governo

nome: N'Djamena

coordenadas geográficas: 12 06 N, 15 02 E

diferença do tempo: UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)

11 Agosto 1960 (from France)

Dia da independência, 11 Agosto (1960)

history: several previous; latest approved 30 Abril 2018 by the National Assembly, entered into force 4 Maio 2018

amendments: proposed as a revision by the president of the republic after a Council of Ministers (cabinet) decision or by the National Assembly; approval for consideration of a revision requires at least three-fifths majority vote by the Assembly; passage requires approval by referendum or at least two-thirds majority vote by the Assembly; emendada 2005, 2013 (2018)

18 anos de idade; universal

chefe do estado: Presidente Idriss DEBY Itno, Lt. Gen. (desde 4 December 1990)

cabeça de governo: Presidente Idriss DEBY Itno, Lt. Gen. (desde 4 December 1990); prime minister position eliminated under the 2018 constitution

cabinet: Council of Ministers

elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 10 April 2016 (next to be held in April 2021)

election results: Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY Itno reelected president in first round; percent of vote - Lt. Gen. Idriss DEBY (MPS) 61.6%, Saleh KEBZABO (UNDR) 12.8%, Laokein Kourayo MEDAR (CTPD) 10.7%, Djimrangar DADNADJI (CAP-SUR) 5.1%, other 9.8%