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Algeria

People's Democratic Republic of Algeria

Region

Africa • Northern Africa

Capital

Algiers

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The flag of Algeria features two equal vertical bands of green and white. A five-pointed red star within a fly-side facing red crescent is centered over the two-color boundary.

The flag of Algeria features two equal vertical bands of green and white. A five-pointed red star within a fly-side facing red crescent is centered over the two-color boundary.

Population
44,700,000
Area
2,381,741 km²
Time Zone
UTC+01:00
Top-Level Domain
.dz

About Algeria

Algeria is a country located in Africa, specifically in the Northern Africa region. Its capital city is Algiers. With a population of 44,700,000, it ranks among the moderately populated countries in terms of population.

The country covers a total area of 2,381,741 km², making it one of the largest country in terms of land area. With a population density of 18.77 people per square kilometer, it is sparsely populated.

The official language of Algeria is Arabic, .

The currency used in Algeria is the Algerian dinar (د.ج), .

Algeria is a member of the United Nations.

In Algeria, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.

The country operates in the UTC+01:00 time zone.

Algeria shares its borders with 7 countries: Tunisia, Libya, Niger, Western Sahara, Mauritania, Mali and Morocco.

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Quick Facts

  • Capital: Algiers
  • Continent: Africa
  • Native Name: الجزائر
  • Demonym: Algerian
  • Top Level Domain: .dz, الجزائر.
  • Calling Code: +213
  • Independence: Independent country
  • Start of Week: Sunday

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