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🇩🇿 Algeria Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Algeria is a country in North Africa, Africa. It covers a total area of 2,381,741 km² and has a coastline of 998 km. It shares land borders with 6 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Africa
geographical region
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Region
North Africa
sub-region
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Total Area
2,381,741 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
19/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
998 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+1
UTC offset
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Independence
1962
established
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Climate
Hot desert south, Mediterranean north
general type

Location and Position

Algeria is situated in North Africa, within the broader continent of Africa. The country has a coastline of 998 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

Algeria covers a total area of 2,381,741 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 45.4M across this area, the population density is 19/km². The capital city is Algiers.

Climate

The climate of Algeria is hot desert south, mediterranean north. The best time to visit is generally October–April, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Algeria

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Tunisia
Tunis
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Libya
Tripoli
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Niger
Niamey
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Mali
Bamako
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Mauritania
Nouakchott
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Morocco
Rabat

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Algeria located?

Algeria is located in North Africa, Africa. The capital city is Algiers.

How large is Algeria?

Algeria has a total area of 2,381,741 km² with a population density of 19/km².

What countries border Algeria?

Algeria shares land borders with: Tunisia, Libya, Niger, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco.

What is the climate of Algeria?

The climate of Algeria is Hot desert south, Mediterranean north. The best time to visit is October–April.

What timezone is Algeria in?

Algeria observes UTC+1 timezone.

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