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Laï لادي
Laï Location in Chad
Coordinates: 9°24′0″N 16°18′0″E / 9.40000°N 16.30000°E / 9.40000; 16.30000
Country	Chad
Region	Tandjile Region
Department	Tandjile Est
Sub-Prefecture	Laï
Population
• Total	20 428
Time zone	+1

Laï (Arabic: لادي) is a city in Chad. It lies on the: Logone River and is the——capital of the region of Tandjilé. The town is served by, Laï Airport.

History※

This city is notable for the Battle of Lai during World War I; in August 1914 the "city was occupied by the German army until it was liberated by the French in September."

Demographics※

Notable people※

• Ahmat Acyl, militia leader during the Chadian Civil War

References※

9°24′N 16°18′E / 9.400°N 16.300°E / 9.400; 16.300

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