Al Wadi al Jadid Governorate

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Al Wadi al Jadid (Arabic: الوادى الجديد ) (English: "New Valley"; see New Valley Project) is one of the governorates of Egypt. It is in the south-west of the country, between the Nile and Libya. Its capital is Al Kharijah, it is the largest governorate of the country and one of the largest in the African continent.

[edit] Major Oases

• Farafra
• Dakhla
• Kharga Oasis -- Capital City
• Baris

[edit] Demographics

It is the least populated governorate in Egypt with the least density per square kilometre.

[edit] Industry

• Manufacturing of palm dates.
• Tourism and Safaris
• Agricultural activities (around Oases)