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Kenitra is a city of Morocco, formerly known as Port Lyautey. It is a port on the Sebou River and has a population of 359,142 (2004 census).

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.

Etymology

Kenitra means little bridge in the Arabic language.

See also

• Hubert Lyautey

External links

• Entry in Lexicorient

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