Blida was founded by immigrants from Andalusia in the 16th century, and serves as the administrative and commercial centre for an area where olives and citrus fruits are produced. There is nothing to see here, but the mosque is one the more beautiful of Algeria. It has a dome in turquoise, and four minarets with tiles.
The last months have (written Feb.18, 1997) made Blida almost famous, but in the most negative way,- it is here that a great majority of the worst incidents of terrorism during the civil strife of Algeria have been, throat slitting, decapitated heads on poles etc.
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