Ghazaouet
الغزوات | |
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  Ghazaouet | |
| Coordinates: 35°5′38″N 1°51′37″W / 35.09389°N 1.86028°W | |
| Country |  Algeria |
| Province | Tlemcen Province |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Total | 33,774 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| Ghazaouet Lighthouse Nemours | |
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| Coordinates | 35°05′52.45″N 1°52′23.69″W / 35.0979028°N 1.8732472°W |
| Constructed | 1868[1] |
| Construction | masonry tower |
| Height | 14.5 metres (48 ft)[1] |
| Shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern atop the centre of 1-storey keeper’s house[3] |
| Markings | white tower, dark green lantern |
| Operator | Office Nationale de Signalisation Maritime |
| Focal height | 95.4 metres (313 ft)[1] |
| Light source | main power |
| Range | 22 nautical miles (41 km; 25 mi)[1] |
| Characteristic | Fl (3) W 15s.[2] |
Ghazaouet is a town and commune in Tlemcen Province in northwestern Algeria. According to the 2008 census it has a population of 33 774.[4] It is renowned for its daily fresh seafood which include: Sardines, mackerels, and red snappers. Ghazaouet boasts with mountainous hills and close ports and beaches where locals can be seen diving and swimming near fishing boats. The port of Ghazaouet is also a point of entry for Algerians entering the country via boat from Almeria, Spain. The well known Algerian comedian Abdelkader Secteur is also from this town. The Lighthouse of Nemours, as displayed is also known by the locals as "Deux Frères". The rock itself is climbable however, requires a 7-to-10 minute swim from the pier/port to reach whereas, a ladder attached to the rock will allow you to climb onto a staircase to then walk around the top of the lighthouse, in which often times locals dive and jump from 95 meters high. This activity can be recognized just by standing at the pier/port. Ghazaouet was formerly and officially known as Nemours during the times Algeria was still recognised as a French colony.
Majority of Fliti's are also from this region.[citation needed]
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