The number of nomads in the region was 27,759, 7.20 per cent of the total population.

The only rivers in the country of importance are Chari and Logone, flowing into Lake Chad.

During the drought of 1970s and 1980s, the region was heavily affected and the number of cattle herds has reduced.

The northernmost zone of the region has sparse rainfall and desert vegetation.

The northern regions of the country is believed to have significant amount of Uranium deposits.

[3] As a part of decentralization in February 2003, the country is administratively split into regions, departments, municipalities and rural communities.

[4] As of 2016, there are totally 23 regions in Chad, which are divided based on population and administrative convenience.