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Souk Lahad
Commune and town in Kébili Governorate, Tunisia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Souk Lahad (Arabic: سوق الأحد Sūq al Aḥad) is an oasis town and commune in the Kébili Governorate, Tunisia, about 15 kilometers northwest of the town of Kébili.
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Geography
It is located in the Nefzaoua region on the road from Kébili to Tozeur, just east of the point where the road begins its traversal of the Chott el-Jerid. It is the administrative seat of a delegation of the same name.
Demographics
As of 2004 Soul Lahad had a population of 18,285.[1]
Economy
As suggested by its name—sūq al-aḥad means "Sunday market" in Arabic[2]—the town developed as an agricultural community before light industry was introduced, as well as some tourism, with a luxury hotel.
Gallery
Welcome sign on arrival at Souk Lahad from Kebili.
Statue at the western entrance to Souk Lahad depicting a local woman in traditional garb (here, seen from behind).
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