Algeria is a country in North Africa, Africa with a rich history, unique culture and some remarkable records. Here are the most interesting facts about Algeria that most people don't know.
Algeria is the largest country in Africa — 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.
Algeria is the largest country in Africa and the Arab world.
The Sahara Desert covers 90% of Algeria's territory.
Algeria has the largest natural gas reserves in Africa.
Ancient Rome built over 40 cities in what is now Algeria.
Algeria is the largest country in Africa — 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.
Algeria is known for several remarkable places that attract visitors and define the country's identity:
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
Algeria is the largest country in Africa — 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.
The capital of Algeria is Algiers.
Algeria has a population of approximately 45.4M.
The official languages of Algeria are Arabic / Tamazight.
Algeria gained independence in 1962.
Algeria uses the Algerian Dinar (DZD).