Quick Facts - Egypt

Capital	Algiers
Government	Semi-Presidental Republic
Currency	Algerian Dinar (DZD)
Area	total: 2,381,740 km2 water: 0 km2 land: 2,381,740 km2
Population	32,930,091 (July 2006 est.)
Language	Arabic (official), French, and Berber languages
Religion	Sunni Muslim (state religion) 99%, Catholic 0.5%, Protestant and Jewish 0.5%
Electricity
Calling Code	213
Internet TLD	dz
Time Zone	CET

Background

Algeria - is an arabic country in North Africa. It has a Mediterranean Sea coastline in the north. It is surrounded by Morocco to the northwest, Tunisia to the northeast, Libya to the east, Niger to the southeast, Mali to the southwest, Mauritania and Western Sahara to the west. After Sudan, Algeria is the second-largest country in Africa.

Areas in Algeria

Algiers - Capital | Annaba | Batna | Bechar | Constantine | Oran | Sétif  | Tamanrasset

Best time to be here

Cultural Stops and Local Attractions

Festive and Local Events

Shopping

Food and Drinks

Market, Restaurant, ....

Entertainment

Theme Park, night club, shows,

Activities

Sauna, Bath, Beach, Theme park,

Accommodation

Health

Hospitals

Respect

Safety

Education

Business

Getting Around

In Oran, taxi rides are very cheap, and a few dinars will do for a couple of miles. Bus prices are almost the same. Cabs are cheaper if they carry 2 to 4 people.

Customs

Useful Contacts