Algeria's weather varies significantly between the north and
south. The mountainous Tell region in the north has warm,
sticky summers and mild winters with substantial rainfall.
In the south, summer days are very hot and dry, but nights
can be chilly. Apart from the weather and a sprinkling of
local festivals, the most important consideration for when
to visit is the holy month of Ramadan. Few countries take
the month of fasting as seriously as Algeria does; the
simple fact that Algerians break their daily fast in private
homes and most restaurants close for the month should make
you think seriously about avoiding travelling in Algeria for
the duration. Only in five-star hotels in Algiers are you
likely to find a place to eat during Ramadan.
City in Algeria with about 500,000 inhabitants (2003 estimate),
located in the north-eastern corner of the country, on the Mediterranean
Sea, and near the river Wadi Seybouse.It
is the capital of Annaba province with 620,000 inhabitants (2005
estimate) and an area of 1,439 km˛.Annaba
has a diverse economy, and is the main port for mineral exports in
Algeria, including iron, steel, and zinc. Other exports include
phosphates, cork, and hides. The surrounding region has a rich
agriculture, and Annaba has some industries itself.Annaba
has very good connections with other urban centres of Algeria by rail or
road. There is a also a ferry connection with Marseilles in France.
Constantine lies 150 km southwest, and the border crossing to Tunisia
110 km east.
Annaba has a large number of monuments from different epochs, most of them
being Christian, Muslim and Roman structures.
Annaba was a centre of early Christianity, with the Council of Hippo,
established in 393 CE. Augustine was bishop here from 396 until 430.
The Université Bordj Mokhtar lies in Annaba |
