Fun facts about Oran
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The Arabic name of the city is وهران (Wahrān), which translates to 'place of lions' in Berber.
Oran
Algeria
Oran is a major coastal city located in the northwest of Algeria. It is considered the second most important city of Algeria, after the capital, Algiers, because of its population and commercial, industrial and cultural importance. It is 432 km (268 mi) west-southwest from Algiers.
From the “Etymology” section
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Oran was founded in 903 by the Azdadja and Ajissa Berbers of the Maghrawa confederation.
Oran
Algeria
Oran is a major coastal city located in the northwest of Algeria. It is considered the second most important city of Algeria, after the capital, Algiers, because of its population and commercial, industrial and cultural importance. It is 432 km (268 mi) west-southwest from Algiers.
From the “History” section
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The last major earthquake in Oran occurred in 1790, resulting in the deaths of 3,000 people.
Oran
Algeria
Oran is a major coastal city located in the northwest of Algeria. It is considered the second most important city of Algeria, after the capital, Algiers, because of its population and commercial, industrial and cultural importance. It is 432 km (268 mi) west-southwest from Algiers.
From the “Earthquakes” section
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Oran's folk music Raï originated in the 1930s and was influenced by both Arab and European music.
Oran
Algeria
Oran is a major coastal city located in the northwest of Algeria. It is considered the second most important city of Algeria, after the capital, Algiers, because of its population and commercial, industrial and cultural importance. It is 432 km (268 mi) west-southwest from Algiers.
From the “Culture” section
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Oran is twinned with 21 cities around the world.
Oran
Algeria
Oran is a major coastal city located in the northwest of Algeria. It is considered the second most important city of Algeria, after the capital, Algiers, because of its population and commercial, industrial and cultural importance. It is 432 km (268 mi) west-southwest from Algiers.
From the “International relations” section
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