Faya-Largeau
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Faya-Largeau is the largest city in northern Chad, the capital of the region of Bourkou-Ennedi-Tibesti. It has a population of 9,867 (as of 1993).
Originally called Faya, during the colonial era, the town was renamed Largeau, while on independence it assumed the name Faya-Largeau.
Due to the considerable underground water supply in the town, the main industry is agriculture, while three lakes lie immediately north of Faya-Largeau.
The town has an airport (IATA: FYT, ICAO: FTTY), with a paved runway.