by the presence of the green dam forests that blend into the grassy Steppe region. Steppe These grassland plains are located in the center of the province and are between 700 and 1000 meters above sea level. It is known as a grazing area as it contains many steppe plants and herbs. This region includes most of the province's vegetation, not counting the green dam forests located in the mountainous region. The Steppe region includes the districts of Sidi Makhlouf, Laghouat District, and northern Ain Madhi. Desert The southern part of Laghouat province is a desert plateau. This area includes the Hassi R'Mel District, the southern part of the Ksar El Hirane District and Ain Madhi District. It is distinguished by low vegetation cover characterized by Peganum plants. There are some hills here that are distinguished by various trees including the Ziziphus spina-christi and Pistacia atlantica. Various herbs and flowers are abundant here in the springtime. History The province was created by the Oasis and Tiaret departments in 1974. In 1984 Ghardaïa Province was carved out of the territory of Laghouat. Administrative division The province is divided into 10 districts (daïras), which are further divided into 24 communes or municipalities. Districts Aflou Aïn Mahdi Brida El Ghicha Gueltet Sidi Saâd Hassi R'Mel Ksar El Hirane Laghouat Oued Morra Sidi Makhlouf Communes Aflou Aïn Madhi Aïn Sidi Ali Beidha Brida El Assafia El Ghicha El Houaita Gueltat Sidi Saad Hadj Mechri Hassi Delaa Hassi R'Mel Kheneg Ksar El Hirane Laghouat Mekhareg (Benacer Ben Chohra) Oued Morra Oued M'Zi Sebgag Sidi Bouzid Sidi Makhlouf Tadjemout Tadjrouna Taouila Economy Transportation Laghouat Province contains three main roadways: The Trans-Saharan Road (N1): This international road links Algiers to Lagos, Nigeria in the south. It also connects the city of Laghouat with Djelfa in the north and Ghardaia in the south. National Road No. (23): This road connects Laghouat to Tiaret and the western port city of Mostaganem. National Road No. (47): Connects Aflou with El Bayadh and Aïn Séfra in the southwest. The state has two airports, one of which is a local airport used mainly to transport pilgrims. The Laghouat Airport is officially called Moulay Ahmed Medeghri Airport and is named after the martyr Moulay Ahmed Madgari. The second airport, Hassi R'mel, is mainly used by the Sonatrach National Fuel Company to transport equipment, tires, experts, and contractors. Energy Laghouat Province is considered to