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Sig, Algeria

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just down stream the confluence of the le-Mebtoûh and the Matarah. Sig is surrounded by fertile land irrigated by the
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Sig is located about 29 kilometres (18 mi) south the Gulf of
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Sig is located in Algeria
35°31′40″N 0°11′10″W / 35.52778°N 0.18611°W / 35.52778; -0.18611
Country
Algeria
Provinces
Mascara
District
Sig
Arabic
French rule
Latin
Algeria
Oran Province
Mascara Province
Algeria
Sig River
Barrages des Cheurfas
Arzew
Mount Touakas
Oran
Algiers
Rachid Taha
Algeria portal
Battle of Sig
Toulotte 1894



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