The Borkou-Ennedi-Tibesti (BET) is one of the 18 regions of Chad, its capital is Faya-Largeau. It is composed by the former Borkou-Ennedi-Tibesti Prefecture. Most of the region is part of the Sahara desert.
In 2008, the regions were split into three new regions: Borkou Region,
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Subdivisions
The region of Borkou-Ennedi-Tibesti is divided in 4 departments:
| Department | Capital | Sub-prefectures |
|---|---|---|
| Borkou | Faya-Largeau | Borkou Yala, Faya-Largeau, Kouba Olanga, Yebibou, Yarda |
| Bahaï | Bahaï, Bao Billiat, Kaoura, Mourdi | |
| Fada | Fada, Gouro, Kalait, Ounianga | |
| Tibesti | Bardaï | Aouzou, Bardaï, Wour, Zouar, Zoumri |
Demography
The region had a population of 70,603 inhabitants in 1993, of whom 59,479 are sedentary and 11,124 nomad.
The main ethnico-linguistic groups are the Daza (55.96%), the Teda (22.63%), the Zaghawa (10.17%) and the Arabs (2.57%).
Natural history
There are a variety of fauna and flora in this region. Previously the African Wild Dog, Lycaon pictus, had populations in this region, but they are now regarded as extirpated from the area,[1] due to activities of humans as well as desertification, a phenomenon associated with the expanding human population.
References
- C. Michael Hogan. 2009. Painted Hunting Dog: Lycaon pictus, GlobalTwitcher.com, ed. N. Stromberg
Line notes
- ^ C. Michael Hogan. 2009
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