Jijel Province

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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

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1. Where is Jijel Province?Eastern Mediterranean coast of Algeria
2. What is the capital of Jijel Province?Jijel
3. How big is Jijel Province?Approximately 6,633 square kilometers
4. How many people live in Jijel Province?Approximately 634,000 (as of 2008)
5. What language do people speak in Jijel Province?Arabic, Berber dialects, French

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