Biskra
a town and oasis in NE Algeria, in the Sahara.
Historical Examples
In the Land of Mosques & Minarets Francis Miltoun
The Desert Drum Robert Hichens
Lippincott’s Magazine, Vol. 22, September, 1878 Various
Lippincott’s Magazine, Vol. 22, September, 1878 Various
In the Land of Mosques & Minarets Francis Miltoun
Lippincott’s Magazine, Vol. 22, September, 1878 Various
In the Land of Mosques & Minarets Francis Miltoun
Recollections of a Busy Life William B. Forwood
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 1 Various
The Golden Silence C. N. Williamson and A. M. Williamson
noun
a town and oasis in NE Algeria, in the Sahara. Pop: 204 000 (2005 est)
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