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Bejaia
Kaśka Glanc

Bejaia, Algeria
General
It is a city north-eastern Algeria. It has a population of about 170 000 people. It is situated at the Mediterranean Sea, by the river of Wadi Soummam, on the foot of Mount Gouraya. It also an administrative centre of Bejaia province.

History
Bejaia was founded by the Carthaginians long time before Christ. (the 1st millennium BC). In the 2nd century The Romans made it a commercial and military centre and named it Saldae. During the early Middle Ages it was conquered by the Vandals, but soon it became a town ruled by the Berbers. The Berber dynasty of the Hammadid family wanted Bejaia to be their capital city. In the 13th it was incorporated into the empire of Tunis, but only 200 years later it became a big and famous pirate stronghold. In the 15th centre the Spanish attacked the city and managed to take control over it, but couldn?t relish their success for a long time, because in 1555 the Ottomans conquered the city and it remained a Turkish part of the empire for 300 years ? until the French came. At the beginning of the 20th century the port and the whole harbour were modernized and 46 years after that an oil pipeline turned Bejaia into one of the main Algerian ports and the most important port for oil transportation.

Violence & thefts
See: Algiers

What to see and what to visit
Bejaia is located far from other Algerian cities, but fortunately it has a good rail connections. There is also an airfield and a ferry between Bejaia and French Marseille. The city is very pretty. The main disadvantage is the air and water pollution.
There is a fantastic Old Town, where you can see a mosque from the 16th century and a Spanish fortress ? also from the 16th century. If you miss clear water you can to Tichi, which is only 17 km from Bejeia. You can find there some beautiful and clean beaches.
Bejaia is a university centre as well.

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