2010

Student :Kaouane Fares

University of Skikda,Dept of English

07/05/2010

SKIKDA

GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION.....................................................................................

CLIMATOLOGY......................................................

ECONOMY..............................................................................

HISTORY...........................................................................................

VISIT SKIKDA.................................

WELCOME TO SKIKDA..............................................................

BIBLIOGRAPHY......................................................................................

SKIKDA You will be stupefied!!

CONTENTS

GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION:

Skikda is situated in north eastern Algeria; it is a seaside town, with a

population of about 804,697 inhabitants and an area of 413768 km².Bordered by

the Mediterranean Sea in the north, and neighbouring Annaba from the east,

Constantine and Guelma by the south and Jijel by the west.

Skikda satellite photo

Map of Skikda

CLIMATOLOGY:

Skikda has a Mediterranean climate which is characterised by two main

seasons:

-A soft and rainy winter.

-A hot and dry summer.

The rainy season is stretching over from October to March in which the littoral

is well served, more particularly the west region on the massive of Collo

(between 700mm and 1200mm/per year).While the dry one starts from April till

September.

Skikda

ECONOMY:

Much of the economy of Skikda is based upon port activities, mainly export of

liquefied gas, locally refined oil and petrochemical products. Natural gas is

transported by pipe lines from the Hassi R’mel fields 600KM south-west and oil

from the Hassi Messaoud fields 750KM south.Skikda also exports mineral

products such as lead, marble and iron.

Ports:

Port facilities include five ports which are;

Oil port of Skikda, A joint oil shipping / freight in Skikda, A fishing port at

Stora (Skikda), A fishing port at Marsa,A fishing port in Collo (under

extension).

Port Of Skikda.

Port Of Skikda.

Agriculture:

With an area of 19000 hectares, the plant and animal remains average. The main

crops are vegetables, citrus, olive and strawberry.

Energy:

Skikda is also the petrochemical platform, forming a vast landscape of the vats

and flares, which cover 1,500 hectares and includes a pipeline terminal and

pipeline, power plant, a refinery, liquefaction units gas, a chemical unit of

polymer.

Skikda refinery

HISTORY:

Skikda was a trading port established by the Phoenician, during these days, the

city was known as Sinus Numidicus.the trading city was destroyed later. during

the heydays of the roman empire the city flourished again.Skikda was known as

Rusicade which is a penic word that means promontory of fire. This important

Roman port was destroyed by the Vandals in the 5th

century. In due course,

Skikda was colonized by the European colonizers. The modern city of Skikda

was originally founded by the French colonizers who reigned the country till the

half of the 20th

century, the French rulers changed the ancient name of the city

into Philippeville.with the Algerian war of independence in 1962 Skikda was

renamed.

City Hall

VISIT SKIKDA:

Skikda is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Algeria, if you are

planning for a vacation in Algeria; make sure that you have included Skikda in

your trip plan.

View of the cornice STORA.

The cornice of Stora

The ruins of the Phoenician and the Roman era are the most attractive places

that you should not miss in your visit of Skikda.

You can visit Stora where can admire the old counter Phoenician and Roman

fishing port and marina, sandy beaches and various infrastructures. The cornice

Stora offers to walkers, in 3km, stuning views of the sea and the horizon. One

can also admire the ancient refuge of Phoenician galleys, or you can sail to

Sirigina Island not far from the coast and imposing light house that stands there

a former landmark for old boats in search of history alongside.

Stora

In the east coast of Skikda you can enjoy the sandy beaches of L’arbi Ben

Mhidi as far as the eye can see, out of 10km to mount Filfila, where you can

admire the sunsets on summer evenings.

Grande plage

Farther to the east, Lmarsa is a seaside resort located 65km east of the wilaya,

with it’s beaches of rare beauty it has a fishing port and a marina and a variety

of fauna and flora to proliferate for a vast west land consisting of rivers and

lakes support the development of scientific tourism, fishing, hunting and

sporting.Lmarsa where history and nature meets each other in a magical sitting.

Lmarsa

Located in the western part of Skikda Collo is a small touristic town, famous by

it’s wonderful natural views and it’s fantastic beaches which are considered as

one of the most beautiful of Algeria. the region also boasts an impressive forest

area which may develop mountain tourism, sports, discovery, and hunting. If

you visit Collo do not miss the delicious grilled sardines while having a great

view of the sunset. Tamanart, Bay girls, Teleza, Benzouit, are the most known

beaches in Collo and offer vacationers a splendid setting for relaxation and

escape.

Collo city

Tanamart,Collo

Springs (HAMMAMET):

You can go to the south in the region of Azzaba to relax in one of the two

natural hot springs under therapeutic confirmed; source Essalhine steam, Source

of Hammem El Hamma.

Strawberry Festival:

Strawberry of Skikda also called the Rusicade is very famous, either by it’s very

excellent quality or high ranked taste.

As every year the strawberry festival takes place, and lasts 03 days and focuses

on the production of these delicious fruits in Algeria and especially in Skikda,

various cultural events, arts and sports are planned. Also a competition to

reward, on the advice of a jury, the best samples provided by 120 farmers in the

region specializing in the production of strawberries and to reward the greatest

strawberry cake ... Various exhibitions craft and arts and sports competitions in

swimming, judo, soccer, cycling, billiards and half marathon that will enliven

the festival concludes with an artistic gala.. We should also remember that the

strawberry was made in Algeria in 1920 by a Colon, Italian origin, who

extended the culture in the area of Stora in Skikda.

Strawberry Festival

WELCOME TO SKIKDA:

The wilaya of Skikda is opening widely it’s doors and assures a warm welcome

and a total availability for all tourists or visitors who decided upon Skikda

destination. With it’s rich infrastructures (hotels, restaurants,..ect) and with it’s

fantastic diversity in natural places (Sea,beaches,forests,ancient city,...ect) it

assures a wonderful and a unforgettable trip which you will never regret.

Skikda, city of 20th

August 1955, and it’s friendly inhabitants wish to all visitors

a good and a nice trip.

Skikda

BIBLIOGRAPHY:

1) Collo 21 web-site: www.collo21.com

2) Google research engine web-site: www.google.com

3) Official web-site of Skikda: www.wilayadeskikda.com

4) Wikipedia web-site: www.wikipedia.org