Béjaïa, Mediterranean port city in northern Algeria.
The city extends along a crescent-shaped bay, protected by Cape Carbon and backed by Mount Gouraya, rising 660 meters above sea level.
Founded as Saldae by Emperor Augustus, the city transformed into a major trade center during the Hammadid dynasty in the 11th century.
The term 'bougie' for wax candles originated from this city's name, as it exported high-quality wax products throughout medieval Europe.
The terminal of the Hassi Messaoud oil pipeline makes Bejaia one of the principal petroleum export ports in the Western Mediterranean.
Italian mathematician Fibonacci learned the Hindu-Arabic numeral system in Bejaia, later introducing these numbers to European mathematics through his works.
Location: Béjaïa District
Elevation above the sea: 949 m
Website: https://communedebejaia.org
GPS coordinates: 36.75111,5.06417
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:38
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