Naama Province

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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

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1. Where is Naama Province?Southwestern Algeria, Saharan Atlas region, bordering Morocco
2. How many people live in Naama Province?Approximately 200,000 (as of recent estimates)
3. How big is Naama Province?12,290 square kilometers (4,750 sq mi)
4. What is the capital of Naama Province?Naama
5. What language do people speak in Naama Province?Arabic (official), Tamazight (Berber dialects)
6. What is the climate?Arid to semi-arid; hot summers, cold winters, scarce precipitation

Saharan Atlas: A mountain range forming the northern edge of the Sahara Desert in Algeria and Morocco.
Trans-Saharan Trade: Historical trade routes connecting North Africa with sub-Saharan Africa across the Sahara Desert.
Pastoralism: A system of agriculture where livestock are raised and moved to find fresh pastures.
Wali: The governor of a province in Algeria, appointed by the President.