Borkou Region facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Borkou
بركو
|
|
|---|---|
Inner crater of Emi Koussi, highest mountain in Chad, located in Borkou
|
|
Map of Chad showing the Borkou region
|
|
| Country | Chad |
| Departments | 2 |
| Sub-prefectures | 4 |
| Region | 2012 |
| Capital | Faya-Largeau |
| Population
(2009)
|
|
| • Total | 97,251 |
The Borkou region is a large area in the country of Chad. Its main city and capital is Faya-Largeau. This region was created in 2008. It used to be part of a bigger region called Borkou-Ennedi-Tibesti.
About the Borkou Region
The Borkou region is in the northern part of Chad. It is mostly covered by the Sahara Desert. This desert is a very dry and sandy place.
In the northern part of Borkou, you can find parts of the Tibesti Mountains. These are a group of mountains formed by volcanoes. The highest mountain in all of Chad, called Emi Koussi, is located right here in Borkou. It is a huge volcano!
How Borkou is Organized
The Borkou region is split into two smaller areas called departments. Each department has its own main city.
- The first department is also called Borkou. Its capital city is Faya-Largeau.
- The second department is called Borkou Yala. Its capital city is Kirdimi.
See also
You can read about the Borkou region in Spanish here: Región de Borkou para niños
