Fun facts about Blida
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Blida is known as the city of roses because of the large number of roses in its gardens.
Blida
Algeria
Blida is a city in Algeria. It is the capital of Blida Province, and it is located about 45 km south-west of Algiers, the national capital. The name Blida, i.e. bulaydah, is a diminutive of the Arabic word belda, city.
From the “Geography” section
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The nearby Chiffa gorge is a habitat of the endangered Barbary macaque.
Blida
Algeria
Blida is a city in Algeria. It is the capital of Blida Province, and it is located about 45 km south-west of Algiers, the national capital. The name Blida, i.e. bulaydah, is a diminutive of the Arabic word belda, city.
From the “Geography” section
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Blida was founded by Moors, principally by Sidi Ahmed El-Kebir, in the 16th century.
Blida
Algeria
Blida is a city in Algeria. It is the capital of Blida Province, and it is located about 45 km south-west of Algiers, the national capital. The name Blida, i.e. bulaydah, is a diminutive of the Arabic word belda, city.
From the “History” section
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Stade Mustapha Tchaker in Blida is the current exclusive home stadium for the Algeria national football team.
Blida
Algeria
Blida is a city in Algeria. It is the capital of Blida Province, and it is located about 45 km south-west of Algiers, the national capital. The name Blida, i.e. bulaydah, is a diminutive of the Arabic word belda, city.
From the “Notable locations” section
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Al-Kawthar Mosque attracts more than 12 thousand worshipers on religious occasions.
Blida
Algeria
Blida is a city in Algeria. It is the capital of Blida Province, and it is located about 45 km south-west of Algiers, the national capital. The name Blida, i.e. bulaydah, is a diminutive of the Arabic word belda, city.
From the “Notable locations” section
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