Biskra, Algeria · Africa
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Biskra is a city located in Biskra, Algeria. With a population of 204,661, it is an important destination in Africa.
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Biskra (Arabic: بسكرة, romanized: Biskra, Tamazight: ⴱⵉⵙⴽⵔⴰ, romanized: Biksra) is the main city of Zibans region and administratively capital city of Biskra Province in Algeria. In 2007, its population was recorded as 307,987. Biskra is located in northeastern Algeria, about 248 miles (399 km) from Algiers, 71 milesRead more
(114 km) southwest of Batna and 137 miles (220 km) north of Touggourt. It is nicknamed "The Queen of the Zibans", "The Door of the Desert" or "The Saharan Nice" because of its location at the beginning of the Sahara Desert. Due to its geographical location, its climate and natural resources, particularly farming, Biskra has always been a crossroad between the cities in the north and south. It has seen the passage of several civilizations, from the Romans and the Arabs to the French.
In 1844, Biskra became a French garrison, which saw fighting during rebellions in 1849 and 1871.
Currently the city of Biskra has 28 neighborhoods, including the three principal neighborhoods of Korra, City 60 Logements, and Equipment Zones. It is in the southern part of the Algerian rail system, and has become a popular winter resort.
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Biskra is located in Biskra, Algeria, Africa. The coordinates are 34.8504 latitude, 5.7280 longitude.
Biskra has a population of approximately 204,661 people, making it a city in Algeria.
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