Biskra () is a province (wilaya) of Algeria. The capital city is Biskra. Tolga is one of the famous daïras of this wilaya. Other localities include Lichoua, Sidi Okba, Sidi Khaled, El-Kantara and Ouled Djellal. History The province was created from parts of Oasis department and Batna (département) in 1974. In 1984 El Oued Province was carved out of its territory. Administrative division The province is made up of 12 districts and 33 communes or municipalities. Districts Biskra Djemourah Foughala El Kantara El Outaya M'Chouneche Ouled Djellal Ourlal Sidi Khaled Sidi Okba Tolga Zeribet El Oued Communes Aïn Naga Aïn Zaatout Biskra Bordj Ben Azzouz Bouchagroune Branis Chetma Djemorah Doucen El Feidh El Ghrous El Hadjeb El Haouch El Kantara El Outaya Foughala Khenguet Sidi Nadjil Lichana Lioua M'Chouneche Mekhadma Meziraa M'Lili Ouled Djellal Ouled Harkat Ouled Rahma Ouled Sassi Oumache Ourlala Sidi Khaled Sidi Okba Tolga Zeribet El Oued References External links A website about Biskra and the surrounding area (also available in Arabic and English) Airport 1974 establishments in Algeria Provinces of Algeria States and territories established in 1974