Benslimane (
Arabic
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: بن سليمان) is a
Moroccan city and the capital of
Benslimane Province
Benslimane in a province of Morocco in the Casablanca-Settat Region. The province had a population of around 199,612 people in 2004 and covers an area of around 2,760 km².
Subdivisions
The province is divided administratively into the fol ...
,
Casablanca-Settat.
History
The city was founded by the French in 1907 during the
campaign of Morocco, the military establishment will be followed by the construction of a residential area for military that developed along the path to
Bouznika
Bouznika ( ar, بوزنيقة, būznīqa, ber, ⴱⵓⵣⵏⵉⵇⴰ, buzniqa) is a city in Casablanca-Settat, Morocco, in the historical region of Chaouia.
Etymology
The city name means "Owner of the small alley" in Arabic
Arabic (, ...
.
Located 60 km from
Casablanca, is known for its dry climate and for hunting wild boar.
Neighbourhoods
The city is divided into several areas such as: Bel Air District, Al Qods District, The Oaks District, Gardens District as well as other administrative and industrial areas.
References
Populated places in Benslimane Province
Benslimane
Benslimane ( Arabic: بن سليمان) is a Moroccan city and the capital of Benslimane Province, Casablanca-Settat.
History
The city was founded by the French in 1907 during the campaign of Morocco, the military establishment will be foll ...
Municipalities of Morocco
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