Illizi Province

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/illizi-province

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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1. Where is Illizi Province?Southeastern Algeria, bordering Tunisia and Libya, within the Sahara Desert
2. How many people live in Illizi Province?52,333 (2008 census) with a 4.5% annual growth rate
3. How big is Illizi Province?Vast administrative region, one of Algeria's largest provinces
4. What is the capital of Illizi Province?Illizi City
5. What language do people speak in Illizi Province?Arabic (official), Tamahaq (significant regional use)
6. What is the climate?Hyper-arid desert climate with extreme temperature fluctuations

Erg: A large area of shifting sand dunes in a desert.
Reg: A flat, stony plain in a desert, often covered with gravel.
Hydrocarbons: Chemical compounds made of hydrogen and carbon, such as oil and natural gas.
Wilaya: An administrative division in Algeria, equivalent to a province or state.