Timimoun
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Timimoun is a little oasis town in Adrar Province
, Algeria
; in the Gourara region.
It is located to the northwest of the eponymous Sebkha
, at the edge of the plateau
of Tadmaït
.
Timimoun is known for the red ochre color of its buildings. It is served by the nearby Timimoun Airport
.
Adrar Province
Adrar is a province in southwestern Algeria, named after its capital Adrar. It is the second-largest province, with an area of 427,368 km²...
, Algeria
Algeria
Algeria , officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria , also formally referred to as the Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria, is a country in the Maghreb region of Northwest Africa with Algiers as its capital.In terms of land area, it is the largest country in Africa and the Arab...
; in the Gourara region.
It is located to the northwest of the eponymous Sebkha
Salt lake
A salt lake or saline lake is a landlocked body of water which has a concentration of salts and other dissolved minerals significantly higher than most lakes . In some cases, salt lakes have a higher concentration of salt than sea water, but such lakes would also be termed hypersaline lakes...
, at the edge of the plateau
Plateau
In geology and earth science, a plateau , also called a high plain or tableland, is an area of highland, usually consisting of relatively flat terrain. A highly eroded plateau is called a dissected plateau...
of Tadmaït
Tadmaït
Tadmaït is a town and commune in Tizi Ouzou Province in northern Algeria.-References:...
.
Timimoun is known for the red ochre color of its buildings. It is served by the nearby Timimoun Airport
Timimoun Airport
Timimoun Airport is an airport in Timimoun, Algeria .-Airlines and destinations:...
.