Logone-Oriental

Logone-Oriental (Eastern Logone) is a province in southern Chad, in the Logone River basin. It is a productive agricultural region growing cotton, rice, groundnuts, and sorghum. The provincial capital is Doba, which became a focal point of Chad's oil industry in the 2000s with the development of the Doba oil fields and the Chad–Cameroon pipeline.

The population is predominantly Sara and Laka. The climate is tropical with a distinct wet season from May to October.

The dry season (November–April) is the best time for travel. Heavy rains from May to October can flood roads.

Main roads connect Doba to Moundou and Sarh. Bush taxis are the primary public transport.

• Doba — Provincial capital and centre of Chad's oil industry.
• Bebedjia — Market town in the Logone valley.
• Baibokoum — Rural settlement near the Central African Republic border.
• Gore — Small town in southern Logone-Oriental.
• Bodo — Remote village in the south-east.
• Bessao — Village in the Logone floodplain.

Fish from the Logone River, cassava, yams, rice, and plantains. Bili-Bili (millet beer) is a traditional beverage.

Sara and Laka cultural traditions, including initiation ceremonies and mask festivals. Christian and Muslim holidays are observed.

• Visiting the oil fields near Doba.
• Fishing on the Logone River.
• Traditional Sara ceremonies.