Algeria 🇩🇿
Algeria 🇩🇿: capital Algiers, population 45 million, located in Africa. Currency: Algerian Dinar (د.ج). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Algiers
- Population: 45 million
- Continent: Africa
- Language: Arabic & Berber
- Currency: Algerian Dinar (د.ج)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: People's Democratic Republic of Algeria
- Area: 2,381,741 km² (919,595 sq mi)
- Region: Northern Africa
- Has a coastline
- People: Algerian
- Internet domain: .dz
Fun Facts About Algeria
- The largest country in Africa by area.
- Over 80% of its land is covered by the Sahara Desert.
- Has seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Algeria known for?
Algeria is known for several things — The largest country in Africa by area; Over 80% of its land is covered by the Sahara Desert; Has seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
How big is Algeria?
Algeria covers about 2,381,741 square kilometers (919,595 square miles), in the Northern Africa region.
Is Algeria landlocked?
No. Algeria has a coastline and shares land borders with 7 neighboring countries.
What are people from Algeria called?
People from Algeria are called Algerian.
What is the capital of Algeria?
The capital of Algeria is Algiers.
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