Sidi Bel Abbès Province

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Sidi Bel Abbès Province?Northwestern Algeria, within the Tell Atlas foothills and plains region
2. How many people live in Sidi Bel Abbès Province?603,063 inhabitants (2008 census)
3. How big is Sidi Bel Abbès Province?9,096 km² (3,512 sq mi)
4. What language do people speak in Sidi Bel Abbès Province?Arabic (official), Tamazight (Berber)
5. What is the key economic sector?Agriculture, complemented by industrial development
6. Why is the city called Sidi Bel Abbès?The city is named after a 14th‑century Sufi scholar named Sidi Bel Abbès. His tomb became an important pilgrimage spot, giving the city its name.

Wilaya: An administrative division in Algeria, equivalent to a province or governorate.
Tell Atlas: A mountain range in northern Algeria, part of the larger Atlas Mountains system.
Sufi Scholar: A learned person within Sufism, a mystical branch of Islam known for its spiritual practices.
Commune: A basic administrative division within a wilaya in Algeria, similar to a municipality.