Fun facts about Biskra
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Biskra has been known by many names, including Sokkra, Vescra, and Adebesran.
Biskra
Algeria
Biskra 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 miles (114 km) southwest of Batna and 137 miles (220 km) north of Touggourt.
From the “Etymology” section
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The Gaetuli were the most numerous yet least known people of North Africa according to the Greek historian Strabo.
Biskra
Algeria
Biskra 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 miles (114 km) southwest of Batna and 137 miles (220 km) north of Touggourt.
From the “History” section
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Biskra is nicknamed 'The Queen of the Zibans' and 'The door of the desert'.
Biskra
Algeria
Biskra 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 miles (114 km) southwest of Batna and 137 miles (220 km) north of Touggourt.
From the “Geography” section
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Biskra has a subtropical hot desert climate, with summer temperatures that can exceed 49 °C (120 °F).
Biskra
Algeria
Biskra 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 miles (114 km) southwest of Batna and 137 miles (220 km) north of Touggourt.
From the “Geography” section
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The highest recorded temperature in Biskra was 51 °C (124 °F) on 14 July 1910.
Biskra
Algeria
Biskra 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 miles (114 km) southwest of Batna and 137 miles (220 km) north of Touggourt.
From the “Geography” section
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