Algeria is a country in North Africa, Africa. Its capital is Algiers, with a population of approximately 45.4M and a total area of 2,381,741 kmยฒ. The official languages are Arabic / Tamazight and the currency is the Algerian Dinar (DZD).
Algeria covers an area of 2,381,741 kmยฒ with a population density of 19/kmยฒ people per kmยฒ. The country has a GDP of $191B ($4,207 per capita) and gained independence in 1962. It has a coastline of 998 km.
Algeria is the largest country in Africa โ bigger than all of Western Europe combined. The Sahara Desert covers 90% of its territory, yet most of the population lives within 100km of the Mediterranean coast.
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A UNESCO hillside labyrinth of Ottoman palaces and narrow alleys above the Mediterranean
A remarkably preserved UNESCO Roman city built by Emperor Trajan in 100 AD
UNESCO plateau with 15,000 ancient rock paintings dating back 12,000 years
UNESCO Berber-Roman ruins spectacularly set in the mountains of northeastern Algeria
The capital of Algeria is Algiers.
The official language(s) of Algeria are Arabic / Tamazight.
The population of Algeria is approximately 45.4M.
Algeria uses the Algerian Dinar (DZD).
Algeria is located in Africa, in the North Africa region.
Algeria has a GDP of $191B, with a GDP per capita of $4,207.
The best time to visit Algeria is OctoberโApril. The climate is Hot desert south, Mediterranean north.
Visa required for most nationalities
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