Moyen-Chari (region) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Moyen-Chari شاري الأوسط
Region
Map of Chad showing Moyen-Chari.
Country	Chad
Departments	3
Sub-prefectures	18
Regional capital	Sarh
Population  (2009)
• Total	588,008

Moyen-Chari (which means "Middle Chari" in Arabic) is one of the 23 regions in the country of Chad. It's located in the southern part of Chad. The main city and capital of Moyen-Chari is Sarh. This region used to be part of a larger area called Moyen-Chari Prefecture, which also included the Mandoul Region we know today.

Geography of Moyen-Chari

This region shares its borders with several other areas. To the north, it meets the Guéra Region. To the east, you'll find the Salamat Region. The Central African Republic is to its south. On the west, it borders the Mandoul Region, Tandjilé Region, and Chari-Baguirmi.

Land and Nature

Moyen-Chari is mostly flat land covered in savannah. A savannah is a grassland ecosystem with scattered trees. Some parts of the region are protected. They are part of the Manda National Park, which helps keep the natural environment safe.

Lake Iro

In the northeast of Moyen-Chari, there is a special lake called Lake Iro. Scientists think this lake might have been formed by a meteorite hitting the Earth a long time ago. This makes it a suspected impact crater.

Major Towns and Cities

The biggest city and capital of Moyen-Chari is Sarh. It is the third-largest city in all of Chad. Other important towns and villages in the region include:

• Alako
• Balimba
• Baltoubaye
• Bohobé
• Boum Kebbir
• Danamadji
• Dindjebo
• Djéké Djéké
• Korbol
• Koumogo
• Kounou
• Kyabé
• Maro
• Moussa Foyo
• Ngondeye
• Roro
• Singako

People of Moyen-Chari

According to a census taken in Chad in 2009, the Moyen-Chari region had 588,008 people living there. Many different groups of people live in this region. They speak various languages and have unique cultures.

Main Ethnic Groups

Some of the main ethnic groups you'll find in Moyen-Chari include:

• Arab groups: Like the Baggara people, who often speak Chadian Arabic.
• Other groups: Such as the Bagirmi, Boor, Bua, Gula (including the Gula Iro and Zan Gula), Kaba (who speak languages like Kaba Deme and Kulfa), Laal, Lutos, Ndam, Niellim, Sara, Tumak, and Tunia people.

Economy and Work

The economy of Moyen-Chari is mainly based on a few key activities. Most people here practice subsistence agriculture. This means they grow just enough food to feed themselves and their families, rather than selling a lot of it.

Main Economic Activities

Besides farming for food, other important parts of the economy include:

• Breeding animals: Raising livestock like cattle.
• Cotton farming: Growing cotton plants for their fibers.
• Sugarcane farming: Growing sugarcane, which is used to make sugar.

Departments of Moyen-Chari

The Moyen-Chari region is divided into three smaller areas called departments. Each department has its own main city, called a capital, and is further divided into smaller areas called sub-prefectures.

See also

In Spanish: Región de Moyen-Chari para niños