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Bizerta - LoveToKnow 1911 |
 | | The Lake Of Bizerta, called Tinja by the Arabs, abounds in excellent fish, especially mullets, the dried roe of which, called botargo, is largely exported, and the fishing industry employs a large proportion of the inhabitants. |
 | | Bizerta occupies the site of the ancient Tyrian colony, Hippo Zarytus or Diarrhytus, the harbour of which, by means of a spacious pier, protecting it from the north-east wind, was rendered one of the safest and finest. |
 | | Bizerta was captured by the Spaniards in 1535, but not long afterwards came under the Tunisian government. |
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