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'''Jijel''' ({{lang-ar|جيجل}}), the [[classical antiquity|classical]] '''[[Igilgili]]''', is the capital of [[Jijel Province]] in north-eastern [[Algeria]]. It is flanked by the [[Mediterranean Sea]] in the region of [[Corniche Jijelienne]] and had a population of 131,513 in 2008.
 
Jijel is the administrative and trade center for a region specialising in [[cork (material)|cork]] processing, [[leather]] [[Tanning (leather)|tanning]] and [[steelmaking]]. Local [[crop]]s include [[citrus]] and [[grain]]. Fishing is also of great importance. Tourists (mainly Algerians) are attracted to Jijel for its landscapes and fine sand beaches. Being a [[resort town]], there are many hotels and restaurants. There are [[Phoenicians|Phoenician]] tombs nearby.