Algeria

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Easy learning about Algeria

The capital city of Algeria is Algiers, capital city of Algeria.

Word: Sahara

Meaning: vast desert

Administrative Divisions

48 provinces:

  • Adrar
  • Aïn Defla
  • Aïn Témouchent
  • Algiers
  • Annaba
  • Batna
  • Béchar
  • Béjaïa
  • Biskra
  • Blida
  • Bordj Bou Arréridj
  • Bouira
  • Boumerdès
  • Chlef
  • Constantine
  • Djelfa
  • El Bayadh
  • El Oued
  • El Tarf
  • Ghardaïa
  • Guelma
  • Illizi
  • Jijel
  • Khenchela
  • Laghouat
  • M'Sila
  • Mascara
  • Médéa
  • Mila
  • Mostaganem
  • Naama
  • Oran
  • Ouargla
  • Oum El Bouaghi
  • Relizane
  • Saïda
  • Sétif
  • Sidi Bel Abbès
  • Skikda
  • Souk Ahras
  • Tamanrasset
  • Tébessa
  • Tiaret
  • Tindouf
  • Tipasa
  • Tissemsilt
  • Tizi Ouzou
  • Tlemcen

Provinces of Algeria map

Algeria is a Country on the Northern Africa located in the Northern Africa sub-region in the continent of Africa, member of OPEP.

0500 km (311 mi)1000 km (621 mi)1500 km (932 mi)2000 km (1243 mi)
Height
-32 m (-105 ft), 100 m (328 ft), 200 m (656 ft), 400 m (1310 ft), 600 m (1970 ft), 900 m (2950 ft), 1200 m (3940 ft), 1500 m (4920 ft), 1600 m (5250 ft), Max altitude 2876 m (9440 ft)
Sea depth
0 m (0 ft), 150 m (492 ft), 600 m (1970 ft), 1800 m (5910 ft), 3200 m (10500 ft), deeper than 5200 m (17060 ft)
Winter snow (approximate)
Height from west to east in Algeria
−100 m400 m900 m1 500 m3 000 mafrr.com2 876 mMount Tahat−32 mDaïet MassiedWest2 069.8 kmEast
Height from south to north in Algeria
−100 m400 m900 m1 500 m3 000 mafrr.com12 876 mMount Tahat−32 mDaïet MassiedSouth2 013.5 kmNorth
1Mediterranean Sea (North), Alboran Sea (Northwest)0 m
Population of Algeria, 1960–2025
020 M40 M60 Mafrr.com47 435 312196019932025
The World Bank: Population, total (SP.POP.TOTL): United Nations Population Division, national statistical offices

Natural Earth · GEBCO 2026 Grid

Basic Information

Capital City: Algiers, capital city of Algeria

Population: 47,435,312 (UN)

Area: 2,381,740 km² / 1,479,942 sq mi

People from Algeria are called: Algerians

Geography

Latitude: 27.397° N

Longitude: 2.808° E

Geographical Subregion: Northern Africa

Intermediary Region: Northern Africa

Continental Region: Africa Map

Citizenship & Passport

Passport Ranking: 80 (HP Index)

Visa-Free Destinations: 56

Climate

arid to semiarid; mild, wet winters with hot, dry summers along coast; drier with cold winters and hot summers on high plateau; sirocco is a hot, dust/sand-laden wind especially common in summer

Global Indices

EF EPI Position: 78 (EF EPI)

EF EPI Score: 471 (EF EPI)

EF EPI Proficiency: Low Proficiency (EF EPI)

Global Peace Index Rank: 91 (GPI)

Global Peace Index Score: 2.053 (GPI)

Economy

GDP per Capita: $6,047 (IMF)

GDP per Capita Position: 115

Currency: Dinar

Currency Code: DZD

Human Development

HDI Rank: 96 (UNDP)

HDI Value: 0.763

Mean Years of Schooling: 7.4

Expected Years of Schooling: 15.5

Life Expectancy at Birth: 76.3 Years

Religion

Most Predominant: Muslim official; predominantly Sunni

Second Most Predominant: Other includes Christian, Jewish, Ahmadi Muslims, Shia Muslims, Ibadi Muslims

LGBTI Rights

Legal Status: Illegal (ILGA)

Legal Mechanism: N/A

Death Penalty: No

Maximum Prison Sentence: 2 Years

Maximum Fine: Yes

Physical Punishment: No

International Memberships

OPEP - since 1969

Arab League - since 1962

Technical Information

TLD: .dz

Calling Code: +213

MapGeo Name: Algeria

MapGeo Code: DZ

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