Misserghin
Misserghin is a city in Boutlélis District, Oran Province, Algeria. Its territory is mainly covered by a salt lake called the Sebkha of Oran.
In city, the known fruit clementine were discovered by Father Clément Rodier in 1892.
Dr. Chérif Sid Cara, one of the few Algerian Muslims who supported the French generals' putsch in April 1961, was the last mayor of Misserghin under French rule.
References
- ^ Trabut, J. L. (1902). "L'hybridation des Citrus: une nouvelle tangérine "la Clémentine"". Revue Horticole. 74: 232–234.
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| Aïn El Turk District | ||
| Arzew District | ||
| Bethioua District | ||
| Es Sénia District | ||
| Bir El Djir District | ||
| Boutlélis District | ||
| Oued Tlélat District | ||
| Gdyel District | ||
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