Biltine (prefecture) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Biltine Prefecture
إقليم بلتن
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| Prefecture of Chad | |||||||||
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| Capital | Biltine | ||||||||
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| • Coordinates | 14°31′N 20°55′E / 14.517°N 20.917°E | ||||||||
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• 1960
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55,000 km2 (21,000 sq mi) | ||||||||
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• 1993
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46,850 km2 (18,090 sq mi) | ||||||||
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• 1960
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141,686 | ||||||||
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• 1993
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187,807 | ||||||||
| • Type | Prefecture | ||||||||
| Historical era | Cold War | ||||||||
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• Established
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1960 | ||||||||
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• Disestablished
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1 September 1999 | ||||||||
| Political subdivisions | Sub-prefectures (1993)
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Biltine Prefecture (which in Arabic is إقليم بلتن) was one of the 14 main administrative areas in the country of Chad. It was located in the eastern part of Chad. The capital city of Biltine Prefecture was also called Biltine.
Biltine Prefecture was a large area. It covered about 46,850 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of a country like Estonia. In 1993, about 184,807 people lived there.
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What Was Biltine Prefecture?
A prefecture is like a big region or province within a country. It helps the government manage different parts of the nation. Biltine Prefecture was one of these important regions in Chad. It helped organize local services and administration for the people living there.
Location in Chad
Biltine Prefecture was located in the eastern part of Chad. Chad is a country in Central Africa. It is known for its diverse landscapes, from deserts in the north to savannas in the south. The prefecture's eastern location meant it was closer to Chad's border with Sudan.
Key Facts and Figures
Biltine Prefecture existed for almost 40 years. It was established in 1960, the same year Chad gained its independence. It continued to be an administrative division until 1999. On September 1, 1999, Chad reorganized its prefectures into new administrative units called regions. This change meant Biltine Prefecture no longer existed in its original form.
- Area: 46,850 square kilometers (in 1993)
- Population: 184,807 people (in 1993)
- Capital City: Biltine
- Years Active: 1960 to 1999
Sub-prefectures of Biltine
Like many large regions, Biltine Prefecture was divided into smaller areas. These smaller parts were called sub-prefectures. In 1993, Biltine Prefecture had several sub-prefectures. These included:
- Am Zoer
- Arada
- Biltine
- Guéréda
- Iriba
The Amdang Language
An interesting fact about this area is related to language. The Amdang language is spoken by some people in this part of Chad. Sometimes, this language is even called "Biltine" because of its connection to the prefecture. This shows how important local places can be to the identity of a language and its speakers.
Images for kids
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Map showing the location of Biltine Prefecture in Chad.
See also
In Spanish: Prefectura de Biltine para niños
