Kenitra
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Kenitra is a city of Morocco, formerly known as Port Lyautey. It is a port on the Sebou River.
It was established in 1912 as a French military fort, harbor and town. It was renamed Kenitra in 1956 when Morocco gained independence. Kenitra is also the hometown of Olympic athlete Said Aouita.
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Etymology
Kenitra means little bridge in the Arabic language.
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See also
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External links
- Entry in Lexicorient (http://lexicorient.com/morocco/kenitra.htm)
