| El Oued Province ولاية الوادي | |
|---|---|
| — Province — | |
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| Coordinates: 33°7′N 7°11′ECoordinates: 33°7′N 7°11′E | |
| Country |  Algeria |
| Capital | El Oued |
| Government | |
| • PPA president | |
| • Wāli | |
| Area | |
| • Total | 54,573 km2 (21,071 sq mi) |
| Population (2008)[1] | |
| • Total | 673,934 |
| • Density | 12/km2 (32/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+01) |
| Area Code | +213 (0) 32 |
| ISO 3166 code | DZ-39 |
| Districts | 12 |
| Municipalities | 30 |
El Oued or Oued Souf is a city in El Oued province, Algeria (الواد in Arabic, meaning "the River").. The oasis town is watered by an underground river, hence its name, which enables date palm cultivation and the rare use (for the desert) of brick construction for housing. As most roofs are domed, it is known as the "City of a Thousand Domes"
El Oued is located 400 miles south east of Algiers (the capital city of Algeria), near theTunisian border. It lies about 20 kilometres south of Guemar Airport. The population of El Oued was 139,362 as of the 1998 census.
El-Oued has a reputation of being a good place to shop, many of the products sold here, are not available in shops in other parts of Algeria. Carpets is one of the best buys, the famous Souf Cross, a brown cross on a light background. These are sold other places in Algeria as well, but beware, the rule that the place of origin is the cheapest will only be true if you bargain seriously. Shoes, the affanes, is another distinct souvenir to bring home,- makes good slippers back home.
In the lack of clear tourist sights, the market and the mosque of Sidi Salem, are part of the walk through town. The market is at its active all through the week, and at the most on Fridays. It is centred around vegetables and fruits, as well as everyday items.
With time to kill, drop in at the museum. Small, but it is adequate for getting to know more about the region, the insects, sand roses etc.
Excursions around El-Oued, to other villages of the Souf, is a good idea, there are many charming places nearby. Rubbah, 12 km from El-Oued to the south, has manybours, in between large sand dunes. The same applies to Nakhla, also 12 km south of El-Oued, and 12 km from Rubbah (you have to drive back to the village of Amiche, and then head off south again along the eastern road). Guemar, 20 km north of El-Oued, is a beautiful little village, and has an interesting zawiyya.
In the lack of clear tourist sights, the market and the mosque of Sidi Salem, are part of the walk through town. The market is at its active all through the week, and at the most on Fridays. It is centred around vegetables and fruits, as well as everyday items.With time to kill, drop in at the museum. Small, but it is adequate for getting to know more about the region, the insects, sand roses etc.Excursions around El-Oued, to other villages of the Souf, is a good idea, there are many charming places nearby. Rubbah, 12 km from El-Oued to the south, has manybours, in between large sand dunes. The same applies to Nakhla, also 12 km south of El-Oued, and 12 km from Rubbah (you have to drive back to the village of Amiche, and then head off south again along the eastern road). Guemar, 20 km north of El-Oued, is a beautiful little village, and has an interesting zawiyya.
Eat and Sleep
Surprisingly good on hotels, as well as a camping ground and a youth hostel. Restaurants will irritate you with their elevated prices.
Surprisingly good on hotels, as well as a camping ground and a youth hostel. Restaurants will irritate you with their elevated prices.
Transportation
Air flights to Algiers and Annaba. Buses will bring you to all larger cities, and taxis to some towns, as well as to the Tunisian border and inside the Souf area.
Air flights to Algiers and Annaba. Buses will bring you to all larger cities, and taxis to some towns, as well as to the Tunisian border and inside the Souf area.
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