Algeria - Wikipedia
WEBWith a population of 44 million, Algeria is the tenth-most populous country in Africa, and the 32nd-most populous country in the world. The capital and largest city is Algiers, located in the far north on the Mediterranean coast.
Algeria | Flag, Capital, Population, Map, & Language | Britannica
WEB2 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 country profile - BBC News
WEBAug 29, 2023 · The Sahara desert covers more than four-fifths of the land. Algeria is the continent's biggest country, and is the world's 10th largest. Oil and gas reserves were discovered there in the 1950s ...
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.
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 | Today's latest from Al Jazeera
WEBFeb 26, 2024 · Stay on top of Algeria latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.
Algeria - The World Factbook
WEBDec 20, 2021 · Algeria has the 10th-largest reserves of natural gas in the world - including the 3rd-largest reserves of shale gas - and is the 6th-largest gas exporter. It ranks 16th in proven oil reserves. Hydrocarbon exports enabled Algeria to maintain macroeconomic stability, amass large foreign currency reserves, and maintain low external debt while ...
Algeria travel - Lonely Planet | Africa
WEBAfrica’s largest country lies just a short hop from Europe. The north, with its snow-flecked mountains and stunning coastline, is home to urbane and charismatic cities such as Algiers and Constantine, as well as some of the most magnificent Roman sites in existence including Timgad and Djemila, both vast, perfectly preserved Roman towns with ...
Algeria - BBC News
WEBApr 22, 2023 · Algeria. Algerian man found alive in cellar after 26 years. Officials have arrested a 61-year-old man suspected of keeping him prisoner. World. Hardest Geezer: Runner completes Africa challenge.
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