algeria map and information page

Description

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.

Tourism is still somewhat rare in Algeria, as many international travel sources still warn of potential dangers and problems.

Read more about Algeria here!

Facts and Figures

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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Latitude/Longitude 36º77 N, 3º04 E

Languages Arabic (official), French and other dialects

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National Day 1 November; Revolution Day

Religions Sunni Muslim (99%), Christian, Jewish

Land

Land Area 2,381.740 sq km (919,590 sq miles), or over three times larger than the U.S. State of Texas

Landforms Mostly high plateau 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.

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

Population and Size of all land divisions and major cities here!

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Maps

Large (color) map here

Algeria Outline Map here

Algeria CIA version here

Algeria Maps at UT here

African Continent (printable) here

African Continent here

Africa Landforms Map here

African Outline Map here

Suggested Links

Algeria (Complete) information on the (GDP) overall economy, imports and exports, resources, government, population, military, transportation, and more here

Algeria.com here

Algerian Embassy (U.S.) here

Algeria Photos here

Algeria Travel Info and Warnings here

Sahara Desert PBS site here

Sahara Desert Photos here

Climate 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.