Algeria - Wikipedia
Algeria is a semi-presidential republic composed of 58 provinces and 1,541 communes. It is a regional power in North Africa and a middle power in global affairs.
Algeria - The World Factbook
5 days ago · Algeria has known many empires and dynasties, including the ancient Numidians (3rd century B.C.), Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans, Vandals, Byzantines, over a dozen …
Algeria | Flag, Capital, Population, Map, & Language | Britannica
3 days ago · Algeria, large, predominantly Muslim country of North Africa. Most of the population resides along the Mediterranean coast. Although an integral part of the Maghreb and the larger Arab world, Algeria also has a sizable Amazigh (Berber) population.
History of Algeria - Wikipedia
After the fall of the Western Roman Empire, Algeria came under the control of the Vandal Kingdom. Later, the Eastern Roman Empire (also known as the Byzantine Empire) conquered Algeria from the Vandals, incorporating it into the Praetorian prefecture of Africa and later the Exarchate of Africa.
Algeria Factsheet - The World Factbook
Algeria was heavily colonized by the French in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. A bloody eight-year struggle culminated in Algerian independence in 1962.
Algeria - Culture, Traditions, Cuisine | Britannica
4 days ago · Algeria - Culture, Traditions, Cuisine: Algerian culture and society were profoundly affected by 130 years of colonial rule, by the bitter independence struggle, and by the subsequent broad mobilization policies of postindependence regimes.
Algeria country profile - BBC News
Sep 9, 2024 · Provides an overview of Algeria, including key dates and facts about this north African country.
Algeria Maps & Facts - World Atlas
Feb 24, 2021 · Physical map of Algeria showing major cities, terrain, national parks, rivers, and surrounding countries with international borders and outline maps. Key facts about Algeria.
Algeria geography, economy, and history | Britannica
Algeria, officially People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, Country, North Africa. Area: 919,590 sq mi (2,381,741 sq km). Population: (2024 est.) 46,839,000. Capital: Algiers. Most of the population is ethnically and linguistically Arab, with a large Amazigh minority.
Algeria | Today's latest from Al Jazeera
Nov 1, 2024 · Stay on top of Algeria latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.