Illizi Province facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Illizi Province ولاية اليزي
Province
Map of Algeria highlighting Illizi
Country	Algeria
Capital	Illizi
Area
• Total	285,000 km2 (110,000 sq mi)
Population  (2008)
• Total	54,490
• Density	0.1912/km2 (0.4952/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+01 (CET)
Area Code	+213 (0) 29
ISO 3166 code	DZ-33
Districts	3
Municipalities	6

Illizi Province is a large area in the southeastern part of Algeria, a country in North Africa. It is named after its main city, Illizi. This province shares a border with Libya to the east.

Discovering Illizi Province

Illizi Province is known for its vast desert landscapes and important natural resources. It is one of Algeria's largest provinces by area. Despite its size, it has a smaller population compared to other regions.

How Illizi Province is Organized

The province is divided into smaller administrative areas to help manage it. These divisions include districts and communes.

Illizi Province has 3 main districts. A district is like a large region within the province.

• Djanet
• Illizi (This is both a district and a municipality)
• In Aménas

Within these districts, there are 6 communes, also known as municipalities. These are smaller local government areas.

A map showing the districts within Illizi Province.

Natural Resources in Illizi

This area is very important for Algeria's economy because it has large amounts of natural gas. Natural gas is a fossil fuel used for energy, heating, and electricity. Finding and using these resources helps the country.

See also

In Spanish: Provincia de Illizi para niños