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Blida (blē`dä), town (1998 pop. 226,512), N Algeria, at the foot of the Mitidja Atlas Mts. The name also appears as El Boulaïda. It is an administrative center and an agricultural trading town. Blida is surrounded by gardens and by orange, olive, and almond tree plantations. Wheat, barley and tobacco are also grown. The city is noted for its fruit and flower essences. Built on the site of a Roman military base, Blida was founded in 1553 by Andalusians, who developed irrigation works and orange cultivation. Most of the old town was destroyed by earthquakes in 1825 and 1867.
Blida a city in N Algeria, on the edge of the Mitidja Plain. Pop.: 269 000 (2005 est.) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | Some 71 people including three policemen were injured, some with serious stab wounds in riots that followed the October defeat of Rwanda in Blida. Algeria came from behind to defeat Rwanda 3-1 in Blida and regain a three-point advantage over African champions Egypt, who will host a top-of-the-table Group C clash next month. Closing in Goals from Abdelkader Gezzal, Nadir Belhadj and Karim Ziani in Blida ensured Algeria only need to avoid losing by three goals at Egypt on November 14 to become one of the six African teams at the event. |
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