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Algeria

History

Numidia became an early Berber kingdom in the region's ancient history.
Rustamid dynasty ruled or strongly influenced the territory before the modern state.
Zirid dynasty ruled or strongly influenced the territory before the modern state.
Hammadid Emirate ruled or strongly influenced the territory before the modern state.
Almohad dynasty ruled or strongly influenced the territory before the modern state.
Zayyanid dynasty ruled or strongly influenced the territory before the modern state.
Regency of Algiers ruled or strongly influenced the territory before the modern state.
French Conquest of Algeria and the Algerian popular resistance.
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CapitalAlgiers
Population47.4M
Area2.4M km2
CurrencyAlgerian dinar

Short facts

RegionNorth Africa / Maghreb
LanguageArabic
Time zoneTBC
Drives onTBC

Worth seeing

  • Culture: Local food, music, markets and heritage routes.
  • City base: Algiers gives the country a clear planning anchor.
  • Nature: Regional landscapes shape routes and seasonality.

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Planning questions

What is Algeria known for?Culture, City base, Nature.
What is the capital?Algiers.
Which language is useful?Arabic.
When is the national day?TBC.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.

Upcoming events

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Food & drink

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Known for

CultureCity baseNatureAlgiersStreet foodCoffee
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