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Annaba

Annaba

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A city in the northeast of Algeria by the Mediterranean Sea near Tunisia
  • proper noun
: Annaba
  • The port city of Annaba in northeastern Algeria is famous for its rich history.
  • Annaba, Algeria

Examples

  • Tourists flock to Annaba for its stunning Mediterranean coastline and vibrant culture.

  • Shot by a member of his own security detail on 29 June 1992 while speaking in Annaba.

    Academic text (2002)

  • Located near the border with Tunisia, Annaba serves as an important trade hub in Algeria.

Surface Forms

Annaba main

Etymology

Annaba comes from the Arabic name Annāba, and the city was long known to the Greeks as Hippo and to the French as Bône. Some people say Annāba came from a local word for 'fig' or a plant, so a helpful way to remember Annaba is to picture a green coastal port with fig trees, which links the name to the place itself.