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Annaba was formerly known as Bône and Bona, names derived from 'Ubbo', a local form of the name Hippo.
Annaba
Algeria
Annaba, formerly known as Hippone, Bona and Bône, is a seaport city in the northeastern corner of Algeria, close to the border with Tunisia. Annaba is near the small Seybouse River and is in Annaba Province.
From the “Names” section
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The city of Hippo Regius first entered historical records at the end of the 3rd century BC.
Annaba
Algeria
Annaba, formerly known as Hippone, Bona and Bône, is a seaport city in the northeastern corner of Algeria, close to the border with Tunisia. Annaba is near the small Seybouse River and is in Annaba Province.
From the “History” section
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Annaba has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate with long, hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.
Annaba
Algeria
Annaba, formerly known as Hippone, Bona and Bône, is a seaport city in the northeastern corner of Algeria, close to the border with Tunisia. Annaba is near the small Seybouse River and is in Annaba Province.
From the “Geography” section
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As of 2004, the University of Annaba had over 40,000 students enrolled.
Annaba
Algeria
Annaba, formerly known as Hippone, Bona and Bône, is a seaport city in the northeastern corner of Algeria, close to the border with Tunisia. Annaba is near the small Seybouse River and is in Annaba Province.
From the “Education” section
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Annaba is known for its verdant Main Street, also called the Concours de la Revolution, which is famous for its nightlife.
Annaba
Algeria
Annaba, formerly known as Hippone, Bona and Bône, is a seaport city in the northeastern corner of Algeria, close to the border with Tunisia. Annaba is near the small Seybouse River and is in Annaba Province.
From the “Tourism” section
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