Souk Ahras Province
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Souk Ahras is a province (wilaya) in Algeria
, named after its capital, Souk Ahras
. It stands on the border between Algeria and Tunisia
.
, it is 4360 km².
Its border to the north is the province of El Taref; in the east is Tunisia
; westward is the province of Guelma
and the province of Oum el Bouaghi
; in the south the province of Tebessa
Souk Ahras has a population of 450,000 people.
Fauna an Flora are very rich in Souk Ahras, we can find: Hare, Partridge, Fox, Sparrow, Ferret, Porcupine and Barbarian hart. Flora as well is very interesting:
Basic under structures and the railway system
Main roads 600 km
Secondary roads 1600 km.
The railway from Souk Ahras to Annaba is 138,8 km, among which 100 km are electrified.
s (daïra
s), which are further divided into 26 communes
or municipalities.
Algeria
Algeria , officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria , also formally referred to as the Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria, is a country in the Maghreb region of Northwest Africa with Algiers as its capital.In terms of land area, it is the largest country in Africa and the Arab...
, named after its capital, Souk Ahras
Souk Ahras
Souk Ahras is a province in Algeria, named after its capital, Souk Ahras. It stands on the border between Algeria and Tunisia.- Geography :Souk Ahras is situated in the extreme north east of Algeria, it is 4360 km²....
. It stands on the border between Algeria and Tunisia
Tunisia
Tunisia , officially the Tunisian RepublicThe long name of Tunisia in other languages used in the country is: , is the northernmost country in Africa. It is a Maghreb country and is bordered by Algeria to the west, Libya to the southeast, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north and east. Its area...
.
Geography
Souk Ahras is situated in the extreme north east of AlgeriaAlgeria
Algeria , officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria , also formally referred to as the Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria, is a country in the Maghreb region of Northwest Africa with Algiers as its capital.In terms of land area, it is the largest country in Africa and the Arab...
, it is 4360 km².
Its border to the north is the province of El Taref; in the east is Tunisia
Tunisia
Tunisia , officially the Tunisian RepublicThe long name of Tunisia in other languages used in the country is: , is the northernmost country in Africa. It is a Maghreb country and is bordered by Algeria to the west, Libya to the southeast, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north and east. Its area...
; westward is the province of Guelma
Guelma
Guelma is the capital of Guelma Province and Guelma District, located in northeastern Algeria, about 65 kilometers from the Mediterranean coast...
and the province of Oum el Bouaghi
Oum El Bouaghi
Oum El Bouaghi is a municipality in Algeria. It is the capital of Oum El Bouaghi Province....
; in the south the province of Tebessa
Tébessa
Tébessa is the capital city of Tébessa Province, Algeria, 20 kilometers west from the border with Tunisia. Nearby is also a phosphate mine. The city is famous for the traditional Algerian carpets in the region, and is home to over 161,440 people.-History:...
Souk Ahras has a population of 450,000 people.
Relief
It is composed of three important areas:- In the north: mountainous region
- In the south: agricultural area
- In the centre: lowlands region.
Climate
The city of Souk Ahras has a semi continental and humid climate, heavy rains in the north in winter and very hot and dry in the south during summer. The rains are 350-750 mm/year and the temperatures vary from 1°C to 14°C in winter and from 25°C to 38°C in summer.Fauna an Flora are very rich in Souk Ahras, we can find: Hare, Partridge, Fox, Sparrow, Ferret, Porcupine and Barbarian hart. Flora as well is very interesting:
- Cork-oak 12,000 hectares
- Zeen-oak 4,600 hectares
- Ash-tree
- Flowering ash
- Aleppo pine-tree
- Cypress-tree
- Mastic-tree
- Lavender
- Heather.
Trading activities
Trading activities are widespread in Sedrata and Zaarouria were many public and private companies have been set up.- National company of painting
- National company of textile
- Brick-making company
- Sedrata metallic company
- Mansouri paper factory
- Hamada dairy
- ALKALAM factory.
Agriculture
The most important activities in this region are: agriculture, breeding and com cultivation. The total area is about 436.000 hectares. 235.000 hectares are consecrated to agriculture.Basic under structures and the railway system
Main roads 600 km
Secondary roads 1600 km.
The railway from Souk Ahras to Annaba is 138,8 km, among which 100 km are electrified.
Administrative divisions
The province is divided into 10 districtDistrict
Districts are a type of administrative division, in some countries managed by a local government. They vary greatly in size, spanning entire regions or counties, several municipalities, or subdivisions of municipalities.-Austria:...
s (daïra
Daïra
A daïra |circle]]; plural dawaïr) is an administrative division of a wilaya in Algeria and in Western Sahara. Another transliteration of the word is Daerah.*Daïra of Algeria*Daïra of Western Sahara-See also:* Provinces of Algeria...
s), which are further divided into 26 communes
Communes of Algeria
This is a list of all communes in the North African country of Algeria. Currently, there are 1,541 communes in the country. The population data is from June 25, 1998.-See also:* List of cities in Algeria* List of postal codes of Algerian cities...
or municipalities.
Districts
- Bir BouhoucheBir Bouhouche DistrictBir Bouhouche is a district in Souk Ahras Province, Algeria. It was named after its capital, Bir Bouhouche.-Municipalities:The district is further divided into 3 municipalities:# Bir Bouhouche# Zouabi# Safel El Ouiden...
- HaddadaHaddada DistrictHaddada is a district in Souk Ahras Province, Algeria. It was named after its capital, Haddada.-Municipalities:The district is further divided into 3 municipalities:*Haddada*Khedara*Ouled Moumen...
- M'DaourouchM'Daourouch DistrictM'Daourouch is a district in Souk Ahras Province, Algeria. It was named after its capital, M'Daourouch.-Municipalities:The district is further divided into 3 municipalities:*M'Daourouch*Tiffech*Ragouba...
- MechrohaMechroha DistrictMechroha is a district in Souk Ahras Province, Algeria. It was named after its capital, Mechroha.-Municipalities:The district is further divided into 2 municipalities:*Mechroha*Hannencha...
- MerahnaMerahna DistrictMerahna is a district in Souk Ahras Province, Algeria. It was named after its capital, Merahna.-Municipalities:The district is further divided into 3 municipalities:*Merahna*Ouillen*Sidi Fredj...
- Ouled DrissOuled Driss DistrictOuled Driss is a district in Souk Ahras Province, Algeria. It was named after its capital, Ouled Driss.-Municipalities:The district is further divided into 2 municipalities:*Ouled Driss*Aïn Zana...
- Oum El AdhaïmOum El Adhaïm DistrictOum El Adhaïm is a district in Souk Ahras Province, Algeria. It was named after its capital, Oum El Adhaïm.-Municipalities:The district is further divided into 3 municipalities:*Oum El Adhaïm*Tarraguelt*Oued Kebrit...
- SedrataSedrata DistrictSedrata is a district in Souk Ahras Province, Algeria. It was named after its capital, Sedrata.-Municipalities:The district is further divided into 3 municipalities:*Sedrata*Khemissa*Aïn Soltane...
- Souk Ahras
- TaouraTaoura DistrictTaoura is a district in Souk Ahras Province, Algeria named after its capital, Taoura.The district is divided into the municipalities of Taoura, Zarouria, and Dréa....
Communes
- Ain ZanaAin ZanaAin Zana is a town and commune in Souk Ahras Province in northeastern Algeria....
- Ain SoltaneAïn Soltane, Souk AhrasAïn Soltane is a town and commune in Souk Ahras Province in northeastern Algeria.-References:...
- Bir BouhoucheBir BouhoucheBir Bouhouche is a town and commune in Souk Ahras Province in northeastern Algeria....
- DreaDreaDrea is a town and commune in Souk Ahras Province in northeastern Algeria.-References:...
- HaddadaHaddadaHaddada is a town and commune in Souk Ahras Province in northeastern Algeria....
- HananchaHananchaHanancha is a town and commune in Souk Ahras Province in northeastern Algeria....
- KhedaraKhedaraKhedara is a town and commune in Souk Ahras Province in northeastern Algeria....
- KhemissaKhemissaKhemissa is a town and commune in Souk Ahras Province in northeastern Algeria....
- M'Daourouch
- MechrohaMechrohaMechroha is a town and commune in Souk Ahras Province in northeastern Algeria.-References:...
- MerahnaMerahnaMerahna is a town and commune in Souk Ahras Province in northeastern Algeria.-References:...
- Oued KeberitOued KeberitOued Keberit is a town and commune in Souk Ahras Province in northeastern Algeria....
- OuillenOuillenOuillen is a town and commune in Souk Ahras Province in northeastern Algeria....
- Ouled DrissOuled DrissOuled Driss is a town and commune in Souk Ahras Province in northeastern Algeria....
- Ouled MoumemOuled MoumemOuled Moumen is a town and commune in Souk Ahras Province in northeastern Algeria....
- Oum El AdhaimOum El AdhaimOum El Adhaim is a town and commune in Souk Ahras Province in northeastern Algeria....
- RagoubaRagoubaRagouba is a town and commune in Souk Ahras Province in northeastern Algeria....
- Safel El OuidenSafel El OuidenSafel El Ouiden is a town and commune in Souk Ahras Province in northeastern Algeria....
- SedrataSedrataSedrara is a municipality in Souk Ahras Province, Algeria, capital of Sedrata District. It has a population of 91.297 as of the 2008 census, which gives it 11 seats in the PMA. Its municipal code is 4102 and postal code is 41200. It is located in the north east of the country, close to the border...
- Sid FredjSidi Fredj, Souk AhrasSidi Fredj is a town and commune in Souk Ahras Province in northeastern Algeria....
- Souk AhrasSouk AhrasSouk Ahras is a province in Algeria, named after its capital, Souk Ahras. It stands on the border between Algeria and Tunisia.- Geography :Souk Ahras is situated in the extreme north east of Algeria, it is 4360 km²....
- TaouraTaouraTaoura is a town and commune in Souk Ahras Province in northeastern Algeria.-References:...
- TerragueltTerragueltTerraguelt is a town and commune in Souk Ahras Province in northeastern Algeria....
- TiffechTiffechTiffech is a town and commune in Souk Ahras Province in northeastern Algeria....
(Tiffeche) - ZaarouriaZaarouriaZaarouria is a town and commune in Souk Ahras Province in northeastern Algeria....
- ZouabiZouabiZouabi is a town and commune in Souk Ahras Province in northeastern Algeria....