Jijel (also called Djidjelli) is the capital of Jijel Province. It is a city located in northeastern Algeria and has an estimated population of 110,000 inhabitants (2005). It borders near the Mediterranean Sea in the region Corniche Kabyle on the foot of the Small Kabylia Mountains.
Jijel is the administrative and trade centre for a region specializing in cork processing, leather tanning and steel making. Local agriculture produces especially citrus fruits and grains. Fishing is also of great importance. Tourism (mainly Algerians) are attracted to Jijel for the landscapes, fine sand beaches and a casino.
Due to the rugged landscape, Jijel is slightly isolated, but it is connected by road to large cities like Bejaļa (90 km west), Setif (135 km southwest) and Constantine (150 km southeast).
Jijel is built along modern patterns with wide streets framed by trees. The surroundings consist largely of dense cork-oak forest. A peninsula lies right out from the coast and there is a citadel to the north.
(last updated: 25-June-2006)
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