Goz Beïda
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Goz Beïda (Arabic: قوز بيدا) is the capital of the Sila (or Dar Sila) region of Chad, as well as the main town (chef-lieu) of the Kimiti department. Prior to 2008, Goz Beïda was part of the Ouaddaï Region's former Sila Department.[1]
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Goz Beïda
قوز بيدا | |
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Coordinates: 12°13′25″N 21°24′52″E | |
Country | Chad |
Region | Sila (Dar Sila) |
Department | Kimiti |
Sub-Prefecture | Goz Beïda |
Time zone | +1 |
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Goz Beïda is 70 kilometres (43 mi) from Chad's border with Sudan's western Darfur Region.[2] The town has been seriously affected by the conflict in Darfur, which has spilled over into the surrounding area and resulted in large numbers of refugees living in the town.[3]
The town is served by Goz Beïda Airport.