Tataouine Governorate facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tataouine
تطاوين
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Moonlit landscape of Tataouine
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Map of Tunisia with Tataouine highlighted
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| Country | Tunisia |
| Created | March 2, 1981 |
| Capital | Tataouine |
| Area | |
| • Total | 38,889 km2 (15,015 sq mi) |
| Area rank | Ranked 1st of 24 |
| Population
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| • Total | 149,453 |
| • Rank | Ranked 23rd of 24 |
| • Density | 3.84307/km2 (9.95350/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01 (CET) |
| Postal prefix |
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| ISO 3166 code | TN-83 |
The Tataouine Governorate is a large region in the country of Tunisia. It is located in the southern part of Tunisia. This area is special because it borders two other countries: Algeria and Libya. Tataouine is the biggest governorate in Tunisia by land size. Its capital city is also called Tataouine.
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About Tataouine Governorate
Tataouine Governorate is one of the 24 areas called governorates in Tunisia. A governorate is like a state or a large region within a country. It helps to organize and manage different parts of the nation.
Where is Tataouine?
This governorate is found in the very south of Tunisia. It is the only governorate that shares a border with both Algeria to the west and Libya to the east. This makes it a very important place for travel and trade between these countries.
Size and People
Tataouine Governorate covers a huge area of 38,889 square kilometers (about 15,015 square miles). This makes it the largest governorate in Tunisia. Even though it is very big, not many people live there. In 2014, about 149,453 people lived in Tataouine Governorate. This makes it one of the least populated areas in Tunisia.
The Capital City
The main city and capital of the governorate is also named Tataouine. This city is the center for government and business in the region. Many people visit the city of Tataouine to see its unique architecture and learn about its history.
When Was It Created?
The Tataouine Governorate was officially created on March 2, 1981. Before this, the area might have been part of a larger region. Creating new governorates helps local governments serve their communities better.
See also
In Spanish: Gobernación de Tataouine para niños
