Kouba, Algeria

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Kouba is a suburb situated on a height just south-east of the central city of Algiers in northern Algeria. It is home to the Kouba city council, which was built during the French colonial times. Its name refers to "Qubba", which means "dome". [1]

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36°44′01″N3°05′11″E / 36.73361°N 3.08639°E / 36.73361; 3.08639

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References

  1. Devoulx, Albert (January 1870). "Les édifices religieux de l'ancien alger". Journal des travaux de la Société Historique Algérienne (in French) (79). Société Historique Algérienne: 291–292. Retrieved 2018-10-06.