Ouargla Province

Ouargla or Warqla is a province in eastern Algeria. Its capital is Ouargla. Other localities include Touggourt, and Hassi Messaoud. It contains the Issaouane Erg desert.HistoryIn the past Ouargla was the center of trading of gold and slaves, as well as being an important center of Ibadi Islam. However, the Ibadis have left for the M'zab valley.Administrative divisionsThe province is divided into 10 districts (daïras), which are further divided into 21 communes or municipalities.Districts El Borma El Hadjira Hassi Messaoud Mégarine N'Goussa Ouargla Sidi Khouiled Taïbet Témacine Touggourt