Information about Algeria
- Capital: Algiers
- Population: 35 million
- Area: 2.381.740 square km
- Currency: Algerian Dinar
- Official language: Arabic
- Time Zone: GMT +1
- Borders: Morocco, Tunisia, Libya, Niger, Mali, Mauritania
- Best time to go: Spring and Autumn
- Best shopping: traditional silver jewelry, leather goods, pottery, rugs.
Flag of Algeria
The national flag of Algeria is half white and half green, in the middle there is a red crescent and star centered on the edge of two colors.
White – peace and honesty; Green – joy, hope and love, in many cultures have a sacred significance
The green color in the flag of Algeria is a traditional symbol of the religion of Islam.
Photo of Algeria
Information about Algeria
Some of the less obvious holiday destinations for travelers – Algeria – is the second largest country in Africa (after Sudan). Almost 85% of the territory is covered by the Sahara desert where only 10% of the population live there.
The vast majority of the population are classified as Arab or Berber – and are Sunni Muslims. However, there are significant Christian and Roman Catholic communities.
With seven World Heritage UNESCO sites, vast areas of unexplored wilderness, a captivating capital and a well-preserved Mediterranean coast, Algeria has much to offer to its visitors.
Video of Tourism of Algeria
Capital of Algeria – Algiers
The capital of Algeria was built on a hill, the Kasbah of Algiers is the UNESCO site since 1992. Within its maze of narrow streets there are Ottoman palaces, remains of an ancient citadel and several ancient mosques, including the Djemaa el-Kebir (the Great Mosque), dating from the XI century, and the impressive XVII century Ketchaoua Mosque.
Map of Algeria
