Constantine, Algeria

Constantine or Qustantînah is a city:Constantine or Qustantînah (Arabic: ??????? ) and a wilaya

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Arabic - Wilaya

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(Arabic: ????? ??????? ) in north-east Algeria, slightly inland, at about 90 kilometers from the coast. Regarded as the capital of eastern Algeria, it has a population of over 350,000, making it the third largest city in the country (after Algiers and Oran). It was originally settled by Phoenician migrants. It is named for Constantine I of the Roman Empire, who caused the city to be rebuilt; previously, its name had been Cirta. Constantine is believed to be the former capital city of the Numidia, a berber empire that emerged in the 3rd century B.C.

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Arabic - Algeria - Algiers - Oran - Phoenicia - Constantine I of the Roman Empire

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The city is framed by a deep ravine and has a dramatic appearance. The city is very picturesque with a number of bridges and a viaduct crossing the ravine. During the Ottoman rule, the city became governed by a Bey. The last Bey of Constantine, Ahmed, led a fierce resistance to the french occupation forces in 1836.Constantine is home to the tomb of the Algerian national hero Abd al-Qadir al-Jazairi and the native city of the islamic reformator Ibn Badis. It is also known for its university, designed by the Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer. Constantine's current zip code is 25000.

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Abd al-Qadir al-Jazairi - Brazil - Oscar Niemeyer

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