Souk Ahras Province facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Souk Ahras Province
ولاية سوق أهراس
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Map of Algeria highlighting Souk Ahras
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| Country |  Algeria |
| Capital | Souk Ahras |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4,541 km2 (1,753 sq mi) |
| Population
(2008)
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| • Total | 440,299 |
| • Density | 96.961/km2 (251.127/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01 (CET) |
| Area Code | +213 (0) 37 |
| ISO 3166 code | DZ-41 |
| Districts | 10 |
| Municipalities | 26 |
Souk Ahras (pronounced Sook Ah-ras) is a special area, like a state or province, in the country of Algeria. It's located in the Aures region and is named after its main city, also called Souk Ahras. This province is right on the border between Algeria and its neighbor, Tunisia.
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Geography of Souk Ahras
Souk Ahras is found in the far northeast part of Algeria. It covers a total area of about 4,360 square kilometers.
Neighboring Regions
Souk Ahras shares its borders with several other provinces:
- To the north, it borders the province of El Taref.
- To the east, it touches the country of Tunisia.
- To the west, it borders Guelma and Oum el Bouaghi.
- To the south, it borders Tebessa.
Population
Around 450,000 people live in the Souk Ahras province.
Landscape and Terrain
The province of Souk Ahras has three main types of land:
- Northern Area: This part is mostly covered by mountains.
- Southern Area: This region is mainly used for farming and growing crops.
- Central Area: In the middle, you'll find flat, low-lying lands.
Climate and Weather
The city of Souk Ahras experiences a climate that is somewhat continental and humid. This means it has different weather patterns throughout the year.
Seasonal Weather
- Winter: The northern parts of the province get heavy rainfall. Temperatures can range from 1°C to 14°C.
- Summer: The southern parts become very hot and dry. Temperatures can go from 25°C to 38°C.
Rainfall
The amount of rain Souk Ahras receives each year is between 350 and 750 millimeters.
Animals and Plants
Souk Ahras is home to many different kinds of animals and plants.
Local Animals
The animal life, also known as fauna, is quite rich here. You might find animals like:
- Hares
- Partridges
- Foxes
- Sparrows
- Ferrets
- Porcupines
- Barbarian harts (a type of deer)
Local Plants
The plant life, or flora, is also very diverse. Some common plants and trees include:
- Cork oak: These trees cover about 12,000 hectares.
- Zeen oak: About 4,600 hectares are covered by these trees.
- Ash-tree
- Flowering ash
- Aleppo pine: A type of pine tree.
- Cypress tree
- Mastic-tree
- Lavender
- Heather
See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Souk Ahras para niños
