Algeria is a semi-presidential republic composed of 58 provinces (wilayas) and 1,541 communes. It is a regional power in North Africa and a middle power in global affairs.

4 days ago · Algeria, large, predominantly Muslim country of North Africa. Most of the population resides along the Mediterranean coast. Although an integral part of the Maghreb and the …

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Algeria (Arabic: الجزائر Tamazight:Dzayer), officially the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, is a State of North Africa which is a part of the Maghreb. It is the biggest country lining the …

Sep 9, 2024 · Algeria has been at the crossroads of numerous cultures and civilizations. After a succession of Islamic Arab and Berber dynasties between the 8th and 15th Centuries it …

Feb 24, 2021 · Physical map of Algeria showing major cities, terrain, national parks, rivers, and surrounding countries with international borders and outline maps. Key facts about Algeria.

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Algeria has the largest land area on the continent. The coastline has numerous bays, and the country’s rivers are small and generally seasonal. Northern Algeria is mountainous and is …

Algerian Arabic (Algerian Dziriya or Darja) is the language used by the majority of the population. Colloquial Algerian Arabic has many Berber and French loanwords.

With a population of 47 million, Algeria is the tenth-most populous country in Africa, and the 32nd-most populous in the world. Algeria's official languages are Arabic and Tamazight; the vast …