List of countries in the world. Facts and information

The country has a natural lake filled with ink that can be used for writing.

The country boasts diverse climates and landscapes, from the scorching Sahara Desert, with summer temperatures exceeding 50 °C, to snowy mountain peaks and lush forests. It is a land of contrasts and surprises.

Scientists in Algeria have found that an affordable product such as orange is suitable for high-quality water purification from unnatural dyes—or rather, its peels.

The indigenous inhabitants of the country are people speaking Berber dialects, and the Arabs are just conquerors.

In the 16th and 17th centuries, Algeria was a country of corsairs (pirates), the most famous of whom was Barbarossa, the ruler of Algeria. This rich historical past is sure to connect the reader to Algeria's history.

Algerians speak a mixture of Arabic and French; the Berber language, despite not being understood by most Arabs, adds to the linguistic richness of the country.

In the state, the military is legally prohibited from marrying foreign women.

The Monument to the Fallen Soldier, which serves as a symbol of Algeria, was a donation from Canada.

The area, home to the majestic Sahara Desert, is a country where this natural wonder occupies a staggering 80% of the land, shaping its unique geography and climate.

The land is prone to powerful earthquakes, highlighting the urgent need for improved safety measures and preparedness.

In Algeria, the cost of gasoline is unrealistically low, so even the poorest family drives old French and Italian cars, and all gas stations are state-owned.

The country has 2 national soups: shorba and hrira, depending on the region in the country they are prepared differently.

The state produces almost all food products in its own country, and if the supply of foreign goods is stopped, the Algerians will not die of hunger since they have their own analogs.

Alcohol is not sold in supermarkets in the state; there are unique stores for this.

Bananas are grown in Algeria, but they tend to be small and are not very sweet.

Football in Algeria is a national madness.

Women don't smoke on the streets in Algeria; it's inappropriate, so it's possible in a car or a restaurant.

After finishing school, Algerian children must pass an exam that is also an entrance exam to the university, each profession has its own number of points, if, for example, you have not scored 50 points in the legal exam, you will not be allowed there, or you will be transferred to the next year.

In all Algerian houses there is a tile on the floor, they like to decorate the house with artificial flowers.

A guest in Algiers is served dates and a glass of milk - this is tradition.

The Algerian People's Democratic Republic is actually one of the most young states - it's only 60 years old.

In Algeria, there is no practice of putting a pregnant woman in the hospital; most often, they prescribe medicine and send her to lie down at home.

In Algeria, they love children very much, they run around the streets from morning to evening, and if you go with a baby, you will return home with a package of sweets and various gifts from passers-by and shop owners. Even a completely unfamiliar person can kiss your child - this is completely normal for Algeria.

Algeria is a member of the League of Arab States.

Khmar, in Algerian donkey, is one of the most offensive insults in Algeria.

In Algeria, a woman can quickly get a divorce, keep her child after the divorce, and receive alimony from her ex-husband.

France conducted the first atmospheric nuclear test on the territory of Algeria. In 1960, a bomb with a capacity of approximately 70 kilotons in TNT equivalent was detonated there (for comparison, the Americans dropped a bomb with a charge of 13 to 18 kilotons on Hiroshima). In total, France conducted 17 atomic explosions at the Algerian test site.

The Sahara desert occupies most of this African country's territory (about 80%) (see interesting facts about the Sahara desert).

In Algeria, as in most African countries, couscous is extremely popular. This dish is considered indecent when eaten with a fork—couscous is eaten only with the right hand; in extreme cases, a spoon can be used.

There are no dining tables and chairs in Algerian houses - residents eat sitting on the floor on carpets and pillows.