Ghardaïa Province facts for kids
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Ghardaïa Province
ولاية غرداية
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Map of Algeria highlighting Ghardaïa
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| Country |  Algeria |
| Capital | Ghardaïa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 86,105 km2 (33,245 sq mi) |
| Population
(2008)
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| • Total | 375,988 |
| • Density | 4.366622/km2 (11.30950/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01 (CET) |
| Area Code | +213 (0) 29 |
| ISO 3166 code | DZ-47 |
| Districts | 9 |
| Municipalities | 13 |
Ghardaïa is a special area, like a state or region, in the eastern part of Algeria. Its main city, also called Ghardaïa, is its capital. This province is famous for the M'Zab Valley, which is so important and unique that UNESCO has named it a World Heritage Site. This means it's a place worth protecting for everyone to see!
How Ghardaïa Province is Organized
Ghardaïa Province is divided into smaller parts to help manage it. It has 9 main areas called districts and 13 smaller areas called municipalities or communes.
Districts of Ghardaïa
Here are the 9 districts that make up Ghardaïa Province:
- Métlili
- El Ménia
- Bounoura
- Mansourah
- Ghardaïa
- Dhayat Ben Dhahoua
- Zelfana
- Bérianne
- El Guerara
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Municipalities of the state of Ghardaia
See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Gardaya para niños
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