Ennedi-Est (region) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ennedi Est إنيدي الشرقية
Region
Hoodoos in the Ennedi Plateau
Map of Chad highlighting the Ennedi-Est region in red.
Country	Chad
Departments	Am-Djarass, Wadi-Hawar
Communes	Am-Djarass, Bao, Djouna, Kaoura, Bahaï, Birdouani
Created	2012
Regional capital	Am-Djarass
Population  (2009)
• Total	113,862
Time zone	UTC+01:00 (WAT)

The Ennedi Est Region (which means Eastern Ennedi) is one of the 23 main areas, called regions, in the country of Chad. Its capital city is Am-Djarass. The region is currently led by Governor General Hassan Djorobo.

History of Ennedi Est

This region was created in 2012. It used to be part of a larger area called the Ennedi Region. The new Ennedi Est region covers the same land that was once known as the Ennedi Est Department.

Geography and Landscape

Ennedi Est is located in a very interesting part of Africa.

• To its north, it shares a border with Libya.
• To the east, it borders Sudan.
• To the south, it is next to the Wadi Fira Region.
• To the west, it borders the Ennedi-Ouest Region.

Most of this region is part of the huge Sahara Desert. This means it has a very dry climate with lots of sand and rocks. The northern border of Ennedi Est is within an area called the Aouzou Strip.

Main Towns and Villages

The biggest town and capital of the region is Am-Djarass. Other important places where people live include Bahaï, Bao Billiat, Kaoura, and Mourdi.

People of Ennedi Est

The main groups of people living in Ennedi Est are the Dazaga Toubou and the Zaghawa. These groups have their own unique cultures and languages.

How Ennedi Est is Organized

The Ennedi Est Region is divided into two smaller areas called departments. These departments are then split into even smaller areas called communes.

See also

In Spanish: Región de Ennedi Este para niños