Chari-Baguirmi Region facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chari-Baguirmi
شاري باقرمي
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Chari River
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Map of Chad showing Chari-Baguirmi.
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| Country | Chad |
| Departments | 3 |
| Sub-prefectures | 13 |
| Regional capital | Massenya |
Chari-Baguirmi is one of the 23 main areas, called regions, in the country of Chad. It is located in the central part of Chad. The capital city of this region is Massenya.
About Chari-Baguirmi Region
Chari-Baguirmi is an important region in Chad. It gets its name from two key features: the Chari River and the historic Baguirmi Kingdom. The region is known for its flat lands and the mighty Chari River. This river flows through the western and southern parts of the region. It is a very important water source for the people and wildlife here.
Geography and Rivers
The Chari River is one of the largest rivers in Chad. It helps to make the land fertile, which means good for farming. The river also supports many types of animals. People living near the river often use it for fishing and transportation. The landscape of Chari-Baguirmi is mostly flat. This makes it suitable for different kinds of plants and animals.
How the Region is Organized
Like other regions in Chad, Chari-Baguirmi is divided into smaller parts. These smaller parts are called departments. This helps to manage the region better. There are three departments in Chari-Baguirmi. Each department has its own main town, which is called its capital.
Here are the three departments and their capitals:
- Baguirmi: Its capital city is Massenya. Massenya is also the capital of the entire Chari-Baguirmi region.
- Chari: The capital city for this department is Mandélia.
- Loug Chari: This department has its capital in the town of Bousso.
These departments help local governments serve the people. They manage things like schools and local services.
See also
In Spanish: Región de Chari-Baguirmi para niños
