Geography
Algeria is in Northern Africa, Africa. Its listed coordinates are 28, 3; it has Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Tunisia, Western Sahara.
Neighboring countries: Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Tunisia, Western Sahara
Africa
Algeria
Algeria is a country in Northern Africa. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Algiers
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Northern Africa
- Population
- 47.4 million
- Area
- 2,381,741 km²
- Currency
- Algerian dinar (DZD)
- Official language
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +213
- Internet TLD
- .dz
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
Algeria map preview: 28.00, 3.00
People and Culture
Algeria uses Arabic in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Algeria varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Algeria is recorded with the official name People's Democratic Republic of Algeria. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Algiers
- Northern Africa cultural and historic sites
- Africa map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Algiers
- Time zone data: UTC+01:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Algeria is grouped under Africa.
- Algeria has a listed area of 2,381,741 km².
- Algeria is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Algeria
What is the capital of Algeria?
The capital of Algeria is Algiers.
What continent is Algeria in?
Algeria is in Africa.
What currency does Algeria use?
Algeria uses the Algerian dinar.
What language is spoken in Algeria?
Arabic is listed for Algeria in this database.