Bordj Bou Arréridj () is a province (wilaya) in northern Algeria around 200 km from the capital Algiers. It is considered as a crossroads between the east and west, the north and south. It is notable for its many electronic industries. Its capital is Bordj Bou Arreridj. Other localities include Bir Kasd Ali and Glela. The estimated population of Bordj Bou Arreridj is about 661,115 residents. Its location made it an important economic pole in the context of development in Algeria, as it is made up of several economic and industrial groups. Within the privatization process, and the market economy, this state has become a destination for some foreign companies in order to invest, especially in the field of electronic industries and agribusiness. Location The wilaya is located on the territory of the High Plains, riding on the mountain of Bibans; the wilaya of Bordj Bou Arreridj is geographically in eastern Algeria. Indeed, it is halfway through the route between Algiers and Constantine. The Province is located northeast of the country. It is bordered by: East: Wilaya of Sétif. West: Wilaya of Bouira. North: Wilaya of Bejaia. South: Wilaya of M'Sila. Relief The wilaya is divided into three geographical areas which follow: A mountainous area, with the north, the chain of Bibans. An area of high plains constitutes most of the province. A steppe zone, in the southwest, oriented agro-pastoral. The altitude varies between 302 m and 1885 m. Climate The province is characterized by semi-dry continental climate that offers warm temperatures in summer and very cold in winter, among the lowest in Algeria. The annual rainfall is 300 to 700 mm. It's also known by the heavy snowfall, especially in the north, leading to the interruption of the roads and the difficulty in traffic especially on the National Road No. 05. Hydrography The wilaya of Bordj Bou Arreridj has many water sources; it recorded the presence of natural spas, whose waters come with healing powers. The most known is Hammam Al Biban in the west which has been renovated, and Hamam Al Ibaynan in the north. The main rivers flowing through the wilaya are Oued Bousselam and Oued el Ksoub in the south of the wilaya. History The wilaya has experienced various civilizations. The Romans, who left numerous traces, the Vandals, the Hammadids, the Almohads, but also the Ottomans and finally the French conquered the area and eventually settled