Oran facts for kids

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Oran (Arabic: وهران‎‎ - Wahrān, Berber: ⵡⴰⵀⵔⴻⵏ - Wahren) is a city in western Algeria, situated at the coast. In 2010, about 853,000 people were living there.

Oran rail station

coat of arms

It is the capital of Oran Province and was established in 903.

Oran comes second after Algiers. It is well-known because of its business activities and culture.

• Arabic and French Wikipedias.

Images for kids

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  A Barbary lion, from which Oran takes its name; it is identified by its long mane.

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  The Great Synagogue of Oran was converted into a mosque in 1975.

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  The Santa Cruz Fort, Oran. Santa Cruz is Spanish for "holy cross".

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  A two-part map showing the port of Oran in the 18th century, by German map publisher Matthäus Seutter

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  The Bey Othmane El Kebir Mosque (Minaret de la perle)

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  Oran from steps of City Hall, 1894

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  Oran's city hall, dating from the French period

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  Climate in Oran

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  Mosque of Hassan Basha

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  Fort Mers el-Kebir

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  Madagh Beach (West of Oran)

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  The Great Library (ex. Cathédrale Sacré-Cœur d'Oran)

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  Railway station in Oran

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  "Disco Maghreb" in Oran, 2017

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  Place 1er novembre (ex.Place d'Armes)

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  Chapelle Santa Cruz

See also

In Spanish: Orán para niños