Sétif is a major city in Algeria, often regarded as the commercial capital of the country. Located in the Hauts-Plateaux region, 252 km east-southeast of Algiers, Sétif is historically significant as the starting point of the 1945 massacres, which foreshadowed the Algerian War of Independence. The city is also known for its archaeological heritage and is an important cultural and economic center in the region.