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Blida

Blida is a city and commune in north-central Algeria. It is the capital of Blida Province and lies about 45 kilometers southwest of Algiers.

Geography and climate: Located at the northern edge of the Tell region and at the foot of

Economy and history: Blida has a long agricultural heritage and developed as an important market town during

Culture and places of interest: The city hosts higher education institutions and local services. Nearby natural

Transportation and demographics: Blida is linked by road and rail to Algiers and other major centers, facilitating

the
Blida
Mountains,
the
city
sits
in
a
fertile
plain
watered
by
streams
from
the
surrounding
hills.
The
area
experiences
a
Mediterranean
climate
with
mild,
wet
winters
and
hot,
dry
summers.
the
French
colonial
period.
Today
the
surrounding
region
is
known
for
orchard
crops
such
as
citrus
and
olives,
as
well
as
small
manufacturing
and
services.
attractions
include
the
Chréa
National
Park
and
the
Chiffa
Gorge,
popular
for
hiking
and
scenery.
The
urban
core
features
historic
mosques,
a
traditional
market
(souk),
and
a
central
square.
commuting
and
commerce.
The
city
has
a
population
in
the
hundreds
of
thousands,
making
it
one
of
the
larger
urban
centers
in
northern
Algeria.