Here's a breakdown:
* Official Language: Arabic is the official language of Chad, though it's primarily spoken in the north.
* National Languages: While Arabic is the official language, there are several national languages recognized in Chad, including:
* French is widely used in government, education, and commerce.
* Sara (the language of the Sara people) is widely spoken in the south.
* Hausa is widely spoken in the north and east.
* Kanuri is prevalent in the north-east.
* Arabic Chadian (a distinct variety of Arabic) is spoken in the north.
* Other Languages: Besides the national languages, many other languages are spoken throughout Chad, belonging to the Afro-Asiatic, Nilo-Saharan, and Niger-Congo language families. Some prominent examples include:
* Bagirmi (spoken in the south-central part of the country)
* Maba (spoken in the south-west)
* Gorane (spoken in the north-east)
* Ngambay (spoken in the south)
* Daju (spoken in the north-east)
It's important to note that the prevalence of each language varies significantly across different regions of Chad.