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Sharkol, Seerahel and Lehasa are the largest cities in the province by population. 70% to 80% of the population reside in rural areas as nomads or in villages. Over 35% of the population rely on pit latrines and it is estimated that the province has on average 1 tap per 4 families. Many in the rural areas rely on water from boreholes and wells. Over 60% of the population lack regular refuse removal services.
== Culture ==
The Province of Shakar has highly diverse culture due to its history and geography. The Nefadim people retain their hunterer-gather lifestyles. Thus, they live in tents made of animal hide, rely on hunting wild game and catching small animals as well as tubers, wild fruits, and the flesh of succulent plants for nutrition and moisture. They are regarded as the aboriginal people of Shakar and their populations are dwindling rapidly due to intermarriage with other groups and migrations to the cities.
The tribal pastoral nomads live in villages of up to 10,000 people and they tend to be self-sustaining. They tend to live in camps of several large animal hide and plant-fibre tents in the desert. They are less resistant to modern technology than the Nepadim. They are known as masterful weavers. They rely on their animals, namely camel and desert goats, for their food through their flesh and milk. They migrate to different areas of Shakar based on the season and weather. They tend to have the highest practice of polygamy and they live in multi-generational family structures. Rumours exist that they also do not conform to strict Paxist teachings about marital piety.
Most of the population in the south follows the strict traditional Paxist practices, fashion trends and architectural styles followed by the rest of the country. Architecture is deeply influenced by the geography. Scarce clay for brick making and limestone for concrete-making has forced a reliance on abundant sandstone, resulting in even large structures being made from the substance. As sandstone tends to be porous, it would be inappropriate for wetter climates. The province also lacks extensive highrises due to the difficulty of importing concrete and construction steel.
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