Kanem Region
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Kanem is one of the 18 regions of Chad, corresponding to the former prefecture of Kanem. Its capital is Mao.
[edit] Subdivisions
The region of Kanem is divided into 2 departments:
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| Kanem | Mao | Am Doback, Kekedina, Mao, Melea, Mondo, Nokou, Nthiona, Rig Rig, Wadjigui, Ziguey |
| Barh El Gazel | Moussoro | Amsileb, Chadra, Mandjoura, Michemire, Moussoro, Salal |
[edit] Demography
The population of the region was 280,804 in 1993, of whom 269,846 were settled (rural: 239,104; urban: 30,742) and 10,956 were nomads.
The principal ethnico-linguistic groups are the Daza (48,25 %), the Kanembu (40,54 %) and Arabs (4,97 %).
[edit] See also
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Batha · Bourkou-Ennedi-Tibesti · Chari-Baguirmi · Guéra · Hadjer-Lamis · Kanem · Lac · Logone Occidental · Logone Oriental · Mandoul · Mayo-Kebbi Est · Mayo-Kebbi Ouest · Moyen-Chari · Ouaddaï · Salamat · Tandjilé · Wadi Fira |
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See also : Departments of Chad · Prefectures of Chad |
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