city in Algeria, on s. of the Sahara, in vilaye
oasis. 46,6 thousand zhit. (1966). Knot of
caravan ways. Trading -remesl. and the religious center
of the group Of the mzab oases. Primitive production of
carpets, woolen cloths, potter and other articles. To S.- z.
from g. the large center of the output of the natural gas of Hussey
-Rmel6.
