Koléa (Arabic: القليعة) is a city in Tipaza Province, northern Algeria, located approximately 17 miles (27 km) southwest of Algiers. Its population in 2010 was 46,685.[1]
History
Kolea was founded in 1550 by Hayreddin Barbarossa.[1] In 1838, Lamoricère moved there with his regiment of Zouaves and built four forts: at Fouka, Tombourouf, Ben Azzouz, and Mokta-Khera.
References
- ^ a b "Kolea | Algeria". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
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