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Biskra

Capital city of Biskra Province, Algeria

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Overview

Biskra is a city in Northeast Algeria.

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Getting there

Only two airlines Tassili airlines and Air Algerie operate to Biskra and serve international destinations.

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Getting around

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Best ways to get around the city is with public transport (Bus, Trams, And Trains).
Taxis
Taxis are also a good way of transportation because they offer more destinations. but they’re more expensive than public transportation.

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Culture & history

Islam

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Old towns in Africa

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UnderstandBiskra is the capital city of Biskra Province, Algeria. In 2007, its population was recorded as 307,987.

Get inOnly two airlines Tassili airlines and Air Algerie operate to Biskra and serve international destinations.

Get aroundIf you aren't in a hurry, walking around the area of City Center, the Universities, and the local shops/ bazaar is easy and pleasant.

SeeBiskra is stunning because of its beautiful nature. And there are a lot of sights to see. Most popular ones are:

DoBiskra has a lot of water parks, Most in the country. Most popular and top rated ones are:

BuyBiskra’s date is one of The best in the world. And buying date here worth the money. Biskra’s date is being sold in some popular countries such as United States, Italy, And France.

EatBiskra’s couscous is one of the best in the country. It’s flavorful, healthy, and delicious. It’s usually served with vegetables like chickpea, carrots, and potatoes. And also served with meat.

DrinkEating a dessert isn’t complete without the Algerian tea (Atay). It can come as either sweet or bitter. And it can keep you awake too when working at late nights or early morning.

LearnLocal schools here are decent and teach both English and French.

Stay safeEven though Biskra is somewhat safe, a few tourists experience some problems. A very important thing you need to be alert to is the risk of getting scammed.

Stay healthyAs with Algeria in general, medical staff are decent and very well educated, but the public hospitals are usually basic.

RespectAs in all of North Africa, the dominant religion in Algeria is Islam, and appropriate religious prohibitions and attitudes should be in order.

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