Algeria - Wikipedia
WEBAlgeria is a regional power in North Africa, and a middle power in global affairs. It has the highest Human Development Index of all continental African countries and one of the largest economies on the continent, based largely on energy exports. Algeria has the world's sixteenth-largest oil reserves and the ninth-largest reserves of natural gas.
Algeria | Flag, Capital, Population, Map, & Language | Britannica
WEB3 days ago · Algeria, large, predominantly Muslim country of North Africa. Most of the population resides along the Mediterranean coast. Although an integral part of the Maghreb and the larger Arab world, Algeria also has a sizable Amazigh (Berber) population. The Sahara and its extreme climate dominate the country.
Algeria - World Factbook Glyph
WEBAlgeria's long-dominant political party, the National Liberation Front (FLN), was established in 1954 as part of the struggle for independence and has since played a large role in politics, though it is falling out of favor with the youth and current President Abdelmadjid TEBBOUNE. The Government of Algeria in 1988 instituted a multi-party ...
Algeria geography, economy, and history | Britannica
WEBAlgeria, officially People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, Country, North Africa. Area: 919,595 sq mi (2,381,741 sq km). Population: (2024 est.) 46,839,000. Capital: Algiers. Most of the population is ethnically and linguistically Arab, with a large Amazigh minority.
Algeria country profile - BBC News
WEBAug 29, 2023 · Algeria country profile. 29 August 2023. Algeria, a gateway between Africa and Europe, has been battered by violence over the past half-century. There are conflicting reports about the death...
Algeria - The World Factbook
WEBDec 20, 2021 · Algeria. Africa. Page last updated: December 20, 2021. Photos of Algeria. View 21 Photos. Introduction. Background. Tip. Visit the Definitions and Notes page to view a description of each topic. Definitions and Notes. Geography. Location. Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Morocco and Tunisia. Geographic coordinates.
Algeria - Wikiwand
WEBAlgeria is a semi-presidential republic, with local constituencies consisting of 58 provinces, known locally as wilayas, and 1,541 communes. Algeria is a regional power in North Africa, and a middle power in global affairs.
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WEBAlgeria Country Summary. PDF. Introduction. Background. Algeria was heavily colonized by the French in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. A bloody eight-year struggle culminated in Algerian independence in 1962. Geography. Area. total: 2,381,740 sq km land: 2,381,740 sq km water: 0 sq km.
A first time guide to Algeria - Lonely Planet
WEBAug 22, 2023 • 7 min read. With an Arabic phrasebook and enough time you learn about the rich history and culture of Algeria © Chakib Tahar / 500px. Algeria? Yes, Algeria. It may just be the best destination you never knew you wanted to visit. The largest country in Africa has its head in the Mediterranean and feet deep into the Sahara.
Algeria Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WEBFeb 24, 2021 · Where is Algeria? Algeria is a country located in the Maghreb region of North Africa. It is located in the Northern Hemisphere. As the Prime Meridian passes through the country, it has territory in both the Eastern and Western Hemispheres. Algeria is bordered by seven countries.
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