Borkou (region of Chad) facts for kids
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Borkou
بوركو
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Inner crater of Emi Koussi, highest mountain in Chad, located in Borkou
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Map of Chad showing the Borkou region
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| Country | Chad |
| Departments | 2 |
| Sub-prefectures | 4 |
| Region | 2012 |
| Capital | Faya-Largeau |
| Population
(2009)
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| • Total | 97,251 |
The Borkou region is a part of Chad, a country in Africa. It was created in 2008. The main city and capital of Borkou is Faya-Largeau.
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Geography of Borkou
The Borkou region is mostly covered by the huge Sahara Desert. In the northern part, you can find some of the Tibesti Mountains. The highest mountain in Chad, called Emi Koussi, is located right here in Borkou.
A large, flat area known as the Bodélé Depression is found in the south-central part of the region. This area was once a huge lake.
Borders of Borkou
Borkou shares its northern border with Libya. To the east, it borders the Ennedi-Ouest Region. To the south, it borders several regions of Chad: Wadi Fira Region, Batha Region, Bahr el Gazel Region, and Kanem Region. To the west, it borders Niger and the Tibesti Region.
The northern border of Borkou is part of the Aouzou Strip. This area was historically a point of disagreement between Chad and Libya.
Main Towns in Borkou
Faya-Largeau is the capital city of the Borkou region. Other important towns include Gouro, Kirdimi, Koro Toro, and Yarda.
People of Borkou
According to a count in 2009, about 97,251 people lived in the Borkou region. Almost half of them, 46.6%, were female. On average, a household in Borkou had about 6 people living together.
Most people in Borkou live in private homes. About 8,221 people were nomads, meaning they move from place to place. The main groups of people living in the region are the Dazaga and Tedaga people, who are part of the larger Toubou group.
How Borkou is Governed
Chad has a system where the country is divided into different areas to make it easier to manage. This is called decentralization. Since 2003, Chad has been divided into regions, departments, and smaller communities.
The regions are led by Governors, who are chosen by the President of Chad. Local groups called assemblies are elected every six years. As of 2016, Chad has 23 regions.
The Borkou region is divided into two main parts called departments:
- Borkou Department (its capital is Faya-Largeau)
- Borkou Yala Department (its capital is Kirdimi, also known as Kirdi)
See also
In Spanish: Región de Borkou para niños
