Place details
Place nameAnnaba, Wilaya d'
Other namesAnnaba, Annaba department, Annaba, Département
CountryAl-Jaza'ir
Latitude36.833
Longitude7.583
SourceThesaurus of Geographic Names
Overview
Located in NE Algeria on Tunisian border; large bay in N was used as a port by Phoenicians; interior is characterized by marshy plains, lakes & lagoons; produces grapes, olives & citrus fruits; name is derived from local word for jujube trees.