Souk Ahras () is a province (wilaya) in the Aures region in Algeria, named after its capital, Souk Ahras. It stands on the border between Algeria and Tunisia. Geography Souk Ahras is situated in the extreme north east of Algeria. Its area is 4360 km². Its border to the north is the province of El Taref; in the east is Tunisia; westward is the province of Guelma and the province of Oum el Bouaghi; in the south the province of Tebessa Souk Ahras has a population of 450,000 people. Relief It is composed of three important areas: In the north: mountainous region. In the south: agricultural area. In the centre: lowlands region. Climate The city of Souk Ahras has a semi continental and humid climate, heavy rains in the north in winter and very hot and dry in the south during summer. The rains are 350–750 mm/year and the temperatures vary from 1 °C to 14 °C in winter and from 25 °C to 38 °C in summer. The fauna is very rich in Souk Ahras, where species such as the hare, partridge, fox, sparrow, ferret, porcupine and barbarian hart can be found. The flora as well is very rich, with species such as: Cork oak: 12,000 hectares Zeen oak: 4,600 hectares Ash-tree Flowering ash Aleppo pine (Pinus halepensis) Cypress tree Mastic-tree Lavender Heather Trading activities Trading activities are widespread in Sedrata and Zaarouria were many public and private companies have been set up: National company of painting National company of textile Brick-making company Sedrata metallic company Mansouri paper factory Hamada dairy ALKALAM factory Agriculture The most important activities in this region are: agriculture, breeding and com cultivation. The total area is about 436,000 hectares. 235,000 hectares are consecrated to agriculture. Infrastructure Basic under structures and the railway system: Main roads: 600 km Secondary roads: 1600 km. The railway from Souk Ahras to Annaba is 138.8 km, among which 100 km are electrified. History The province was created from Guelma Province in 1984. Administrative divisions The province is divided into 10 districts (daïras), which are further divided into 26 communes or municipalities. Districts Bir Bouhouche Haddada M'Daourouch Mechroha Merahna Ouled Driss Oum El Adhaïm Sedrata Souk Ahras Taoura Communes Ain Zana Ain Soltane Bir Bouhouche Drea Haddada Hanancha Khedara Khemissa M'Daourouch Mechroha Merahna Oued Keberit Ouillen Ouled Driss Ouled Moumem Oum El Adhaim Ragouba Safel El Ouiden Sedrata Sid Fredj