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City in Ouargla Province, Algeria
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Ouargla is a city in Saharan Algeria and a hub for the country's petroleum industry. The population of the urban area was just under 200,000 in 2008.
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By bus
By far the cheapest way of travelling to Ouargla is by bus. There are connections from most major cities in Algeria, but journey times are long. For example a trip from Algiers takes 13-15 hours.
By rail
As of 2023, trains terminate in Touggourt, 140 km northeast along highway N3. The railway line is being extended towards the neighboring city of Hassi Messaoud.
Within the historic city centre, the ksar, walking is the only option.
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