Adrar, Algeria

Adrar, Algeria

Infobox Algerian Municipality
map1 =
map2 = Adrar location.svg
name1 = Adrar
name2 = أدرار
code = 0101
postal = 01000
province = Adrar
note1 = (seat)
district = Adrar
note2 = (seat)
seats = 11
president =
alt1 = 275
alt2 = 905
area1 = 633
area2 = 244
population = 43 903
year = 1998
density1 = 70
density2 = 180
photo =
caption = Raw ground constructions in Adrar|

Adrar ( _ar. أدرار, .

Economy

Adrar is mainly an agricultural town, characterized by its traditional irrigation system, the "Foggara".

Culture

The oasis itself is considered beautiful and includes also historic monuments. The settlement in the region (formerly known as Tuat) is quite ancient and the area provides for several different cultures. This intermingling gave birth to a body of traditions and of cultural and hand-crafted practices that are still present today in the life of its inhabitants translating into a wealth of the folklore and cultural heritage.

Airport

The city is served by Touat Cheikh Sidi Mohamed Belkebir Airport (or simply "Adrar Airport") located 10 kilometers away from centre of the city has Air Algerie flight to Algiers, Bordj Badji Mokhtar, Oran and Ouargla in addition to Tassili Airlines flights to In Aménas.


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