N'Djamena [a] (English: / ən dʒ ɑː ˈ m eɪ n ə / ⓘ ən-jah-MAY-nə [3] [4]) is the capital and largest city of Chad.It is also a special statute region, divided into 10 districts or arrondissements.. The city serves as the centre of economic activity in Chad. Meat, fish and cotton processing are the chief industries, and it is a regional market for livestock, salt, dates, and grains.