Oran

Oran (Arabic: وهران‎‎ - Wahrān, Berber: ⵡⴰⵀⵔⴻⵏ - Wahren) is a city in western Algeria, on the coast. In 2010, about 853,000 people were living there.

Oran rail station
coat of arms
View at Oran

It is the capital of Oran Province and was established in 903.

Oran is the second biggest city in Algeria after Algiers. It is well-known because of its business activities and culture.

References

  • Arabic and French Wikipedias.

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