M'Sila, Algeria
M'sila
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| Country |  Algeria |
| Province | M'Sila Province |
| District | M'Sila District |
| Elevation | 471 m (1,545 ft) |
| Population (2008 census) | |
| • Total | 132,975 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
M'Sila (also spelled Msila or MSila) (Arabic: المسيلة); is the capital of M'Sila Province, Algeria, and is co-extensive with M'Sila District. It has a population of over 100,000. M'Sila University is also located in this city.
History
M'Sila was the location of the first village constructed as part of a government-run program to transition nomadic Algerians to sedentary life using local materials. The village, now complete, was dubbed Maader and consists of houses, public and trading areas, and a mosque. Today it is much more developed with many companies, business offices, religious centers and schools.
Economy
M'Sila is primarily known for its farming and small business.
External links
- Encycloepaedia of the Orient-a brief description of M'Sila, focusing on its capital
- BBC - a news article about some recent violence in M'Sila
- Archnet - focuses on the Maader village project
- Wetlands International - an in-depth description of M'Sila's wetland
35°42′07″N 4°32′50″E / 35.70194°N 4.54722°E
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