Country Algeria Commune Menaceur Local time Saturday 11:45 PM | Province Tipaza Population 25,480 (2008) | |
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Weather 11°C, Wind S at 5 km/h, 70% Humidity | ||
Menaceur is a small town and commune in Algeria, situated about 100 km west of Algiers. Menaceur has a population of 40,000. The Bouchanoun River passes through Menaceur. Nearby mountains include Zabrir, el Pic, Boumaad, and Tizi Franco.
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Map of Menaceur, Algeria
History
Menaceur is known for its fight against French colonization. Tizi Franco, where French troops were ambushed in 1957, deeply influenced French army tactics in the region.
References
Menaceur Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA