Majardah valley

valley, Tunisia

Also known as: Medjerda valley

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The Majardah valley, also known as Wadi Majardah, is the primary river valley in Tunisia and its only perennial stream. This valley was historically the breadbasket of ancient Rome and remains Tunisia's most productive grain-growing region. The Majardah River originates in Algeria and flows northeastward into the Gulf of Tunis, draining a significant area. Dams along the river and its tributaries are crucial for irrigating the surrounding plains, which are vital for wheat production. The town of Jendouba is a key settlement within this fertile alluvial plain, serving as an important administrative and trade center for grain cultivation and export.123

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Jendouba
…alluvial plain of the middle Majardah valley, a hot, dry region conducive to the cultivation of grains. Pop. (2004) 43,997.
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…alluvial plain of the middle Majardah valley, a hot, dry region conducive to the cultivation of grains. Pop. (2004) 43,997.
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…to the north, lies the Majardah (Medjerda) River valley, formed by a series of ancient lake basins covered with alluvium. This valley was once the granary of ancient Rome and has remained to this day the richest grain-producing region of Tunisia.
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…to the north, lies the Majardah (Medjerda) River valley, formed by a series of ancient lake basins covered with alluvium. This valley was once the granary of ancient Rome and has remained to this day the richest grain-producing region of Tunisia.
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