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After enduring centuries of conquerers, military rulers and controlling empires, including the (Ottoman Empire, Turks and Napoléon III), Algeria finally broke free, and gained its long-sought independence from France in 1962.
Algiers, the capital city, was founded in the 10th century by the Romans and remains one of the most exotic destinations on the planet.
Algeria is the second largest country in Africa. Its main population centers are located along the Mediterranean Sea coastline.
This huge landmass is dominated by the Atlas Mountains of the north and the vast barren reaches of the Sahara Desert, central and south. In fact the country is over 80% desert, including (3) gigantic sand seas.
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- Official Name People's Democratic Republic of Algeria
- Population 34,500,650
- Capital City Algiers (1.7 Million)
- Largest Cities Algiers, Oran, Constantine
- Currency Algerian Dinar
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- Languages Arabic (official), French and other dialects
- National Day 1 November; Revolution Day
- Religions Sunni Muslim (99%), Christian, Jewish
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- Land Area 2,381.740 sq km (919,590 sq miles), or over three times larger than the U.S. State of Texas
- Highest Point Mt. Tahat (3,003 meters) (9,850 ft), located in the Ahaggar Mountains
- Lowest Point Lk. Chott Melrhir, (-40 meters)
- Land Divisions 48 provinces including: Adrar, Ain Defla, Ain Temouchent, Alger, Annaba, Batna, Bechar, Bejaia, Biskra, Blida, Bordj Bou Arreridj, Bouira, Boumerdes, Chlef, Constantine, Djelfa, El Bayadh, El Oued, El Tarf, Ghardaia, Guelma, Illizi, Jijel, Khenchela, Laghouat, Mascara, Medea, Mila, Mostaganem, M'Sila, Naama, Oran, Ouargla, Oum el Bouaghi, Relizane, Saida, Setif, Sidi Bel Abbes, Skikda, Souk Ahras, Tamanghasset, Tebessa, Tiaret, Tindouf, Tipaza, Tissemsilt, Tizi Ouzou and Tlemcen
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| Mostly high plateaus and the Sahara Desert, including three large sand seas. The Atlas mountains are in the north, and the Ahaggar Massif (Mts.) southeast. There is a hilly and narrow coastal plain along the Mediterranean Sea with a few minor (small) rivers. |
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- Latitude/Longitude 36º 77' N, 3º 04' E
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Tourism is still somewhat rare in Algeria, as many international travel sources
still warn of potential problems for travelers.
However, Algeria is a most interesting country, one that offers tourists a wide selection of attractions and activities. The capital city of Algiers has a rich past and the countryside ruins at Djemila, Tipasa and Timgad are fascinating to see.
Another worthwhile sidetrip is a journey to the Hauts Plateaux where you can visit the historical city of Tlemcen, as well as the Grand Mosque, Almohad ramparts and Masourah Fortress.
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Temperatures are high throughout the country, especially in the south during the extended summer. Sandstorms and windy conditions are very common. Coastal cities are cooler and humid. Rain is infrequent throughout Algeria, especially south and central.
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A stylish Algiers travel poster...
A drive across the Sahara Desert...
A desert oasis... |
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