Chad, Dangerous Yet Beautiful

https://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/28/travel/new-travel-options-to-chad.html

Chad is a landlocked country in Central Africa, the fifth largest on the continent. It is divided into three parts: Saharan Chad (northern part, the driest one), Sahelian Chad (the central part), and Soudanian Chad (southern part, the wettest one). Chad may be the only country in the world named after a lake, Africa's second largest wetland. Today's lake Chad with an area of 17,806 km² (6,875 sq mi), is what remains of an immense water reservoir that used to occupy the area of 330,000 km² (130,000 sq mi) 7,000 years ago, known as the Chadian Basin. Famous tourist destinations are Aouk National Park, Manda National Park, Sena Oura National Park, Siniaka-Minia National Park, and Zakouma National Park, all of which are perfect places for safari excursions. A sparsely populated Chad is a great destination for wildlife enthusiasts, with vast possibilities to see all kinds of African animals in their natural habitats, from deserts to rainforests. Other than that, Chad is a treasure trove for those interested in tribal cultures, with over 200 ethnic groups living in its territory. However, we must ask you to be careful, for the current political situation in Chad is considered rather dangerous, and some governments advise against travel to certain parts of the country.