Aïn El Turk
Ain el-Turck (Arabic : عين الترك ) (literally "Fountain of the Turks") is the capital of Ain el-Turck District located about fifteen kilometers from Oran in the north-west of Algeria. The district contains nine municipalities. It now host an important seaside resort.
Ain el-Turck
عين الترك | |
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Town | |
| Ain el-Turck | |
Aerial photo of the city | |
Ain el-Turck | |
| Coordinates: 35°44′27″N 0°44′57″W | |
| Country | Algeria |
| Province | Oran |
| District | Aïn El Turk |
| Elevation | 272 m (892 ft) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 50,000 |
| Cap Falcon Lighthouse | |
| Coordinates | 35°46′15.57″N 0°48′2.59″W |
| Constructed | 1868 |
| Foundation | stone base |
| Construction | stone tower |
| Height | 28.70 metres (94.2 ft) |
| Shape | octagonal prism tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings | white tower, dark green lantern |
| Operator | Office Nationale de Signalisation Maritime |
| Focal height | 106 metres (348 ft) |
| Light source | main power |
| Intensity | 1,000 W |
| Range | 29 nautical miles (54 km; 33 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl (4) W 25s. |
It also gives its name to one of the beaches in the region of Oran.
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