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What are Chad’s two official languages?

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The two official languages of Chad are Arabic and French.12

While these serve as the official languages, the country is home to a vast linguistic landscape with more than 100 different languages and dialects spoken across its regions. French is primarily utilized in communication and education, while Arabic is spoken in various forms, including a simplified version used in urban markets.2