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El Oued lies in northeastern Algeria on the edge of the Grand Erg Oriental, with a population of around 135,000. The city is widely recognised for its distinctive domed architecture and serves as a gateway to the Algerian Sahara. Its skyline is shaped by numerous mosques, including the Mosquée Ali Ibn Abi Taleb and the mosque of Sidi Abderrahmane El Hattabi, while the Daouia Palace stands as a notable local landmark. The city is also a regional commercial hub, traditionally known for date palm cultivation and the unusual practice of growing potatoes beneath the desert dunes.

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  • History171
  • Nature14

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  • Historic143
  • Neoclassical23

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How many places are there in El Oued?
On TravelType you can discover 226 places in El Oued.
Which country is El Oued in?
El Oued is in Algeria.
What kinds of places are there in El Oued?
Mostly Architecture, History, and Nature.
What are popular places in El Oued?
For example Guemar Airport, Abdul Qader Ashour Botanical Garden, and Abou Bakr Essiddik Mosque.

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