Annaba () is a
province
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(''
wilaya'') in the north-eastern corner of
Algeria
Algeria, officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. It is bordered to Algeria–Tunisia border, the northeast by Tunisia; to Algeria–Libya border, the east by Libya; to Alger ...
. Its capital,
Annaba, is Algeria's main port for
mineral
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exports.
History
In 1984
El Taref Province was carved out from its territory.
Administrative divisions
The province is divided into 6
districts and 12
municipalities
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The term ''municipality' ...
.
The districts are:
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Annaba
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Aïn El Berda
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El Hadjar
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Berrahal
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Chetaïbi
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El Bouni
The municipalities are:
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Annaba
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Aïn Berda (Aïn El Berda)
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Barrahel
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Chetaïbi
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Cheurfa
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El Bouni
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El Hadjar
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Eulma
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Oued El Aneb
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Seraïdi
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Sidi Amar
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Treat
References
External links
A website about Annaba and its surroundings
Provinces of Algeria
States and territories established in 1974
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