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Surface: The total land area of
Algeria is around 2,381,741 sq km.
Population: The
population of Algeria is around 33,333,300. Arabs and
Berbers comprise 99% of the population; the remaining 1%
percent is mostly Europeans.
System of
government: Algeria has a semi-presidential
republic government.
Capital:
Algiers, with a population of around 2,400,000
inhabitants, is the capital of
Algeria.
Religion: The state
religion is Islam (Sunni
Muslim).
Official Language: The
official language is Arabic, with various Berber
dialects; French is also
spoken.
Government: Algeria has
a semi-presidential republic
government.
Climate: Algeria has
a Mediterranean climate. Winters are mild and wet and
summers, hot and dry.
Units of measure
and electricity: Algeria follows the metric
system of measurement and the official electricity unit
is 220V, 50 Hz.
Time Zone: The
Algerian standard time is GMT + 1.
Currency: Algerian Dinar
Travel documents
required: Visas are necessary for travel to
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At present, Algeria’s economy is primarily dependent
on oil and
agriculture. Globally, it is the
fourth-largest exporter of gas. It also exports cattle
and horses; animal products; wine, cereals, vegetables
and fruit; iron ore, zinc, natural phosphates, timber
and tobacco. The average daily cost of living for a tourist is
about 10 DA to 300 DA; an average meal
costs anywhere between 3 DA to 45 DA. When in Algeria,
travelling by taxis is a cheaper option if you’re in a
group.
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