Salamat is one of the 23 regions of Chad, located in the south-east of the country.

Half of the Zakouma National Park lies in the region.

[3] Am Timan is the region's capital; other major settlements include Abgué, Abou-Deïa, Am Habilé, Djouna, Haraze, Mangueigne and Mouraye.

[4] Salamat's economy is based on subsistence agriculture, fishery and cotton.

[5][6] There is a limited amount of tourism activity related to Zakouma National Park.