Fun facts about Constantine
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Constantine is one of the world’s oldest cities, founded by the Phoenicians.
Constantine
Algeria
Constantine, also spelled Qacentina or Kasantina, is the capital of Constantine Province in northeastern Algeria. During Roman times it was called Cirta and was renamed "Constantina" in honour of Emperor Constantine the Great.
From the “History” section
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In 1880, Charles Louis Alphonse Laveran discovered that the cause of malaria is a protozoan while working in a military hospital in Constantine.
Constantine
Algeria
Constantine, also spelled Qacentina or Kasantina, is the capital of Constantine Province in northeastern Algeria. During Roman times it was called Cirta and was renamed "Constantina" in honour of Emperor Constantine the Great.
From the “History” section
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Constantine is situated on a plateau at an elevation of 640 metres above sea level.
Constantine
Algeria
Constantine, also spelled Qacentina or Kasantina, is the capital of Constantine Province in northeastern Algeria. During Roman times it was called Cirta and was renamed "Constantina" in honour of Emperor Constantine the Great.
From the “Geography” section
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The city has a tram network that is 14.7 km long, serving the city centre and main neighborhoods.
Constantine
Algeria
Constantine, also spelled Qacentina or Kasantina, is the capital of Constantine Province in northeastern Algeria. During Roman times it was called Cirta and was renamed "Constantina" in honour of Emperor Constantine the Great.
From the “Transport” section
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Constantine is twinned with Grenoble, France, and Sousse, Tunisia.
Constantine
Algeria
Constantine, also spelled Qacentina or Kasantina, is the capital of Constantine Province in northeastern Algeria. During Roman times it was called Cirta and was renamed "Constantina" in honour of Emperor Constantine the Great.
From the “Twin towns – sister cities” section
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