Biskra
Biskra (Arabic: بسكرة ) is a city in Biskra province, Algeria.
As of 1935, Biskra was an inland town, the principal settlement of a Saharan oasis watered by the intermittent Wad Biskra; it was the southern terminus of the Algerian rail system, and a favourite winter resort.
As of 1935 large quantities of fruit, especially dates were grown in the vicinity. The town was a military post, and was the scene of severe fighting in the native rebellions of 1849 and 1871.
As of 1935 its population was 9500.
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- This article incorporates text from The Modern World Encyclopædia: Illustrated (1935); out of UK copyright as of 2005.
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Cities in Algeria