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Algeria (DZ, DZA) - statistics, capital, codes

       
Flag: Algeria  
Country: Algeria
ISO: DZ
ISO 3: DZA
Phone, Calling Code: +213
ISO numeric code: 12
Fips code: AG
Capital: Algiers
Capital airport code: ALG
Capital timezone: Africa/Algiers
Capital
(longitude/latitude/map): 
3.0874600
36.7322500
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Capital Elevation GTOPO30 (m): 113
Capital Population: 1977663
Area (sqkm): 2381740
Area (sqmile): 1479942
Rank By Area: 11
Population: 34586184
Population Rank: 34
Domain (TLD): .dz
Currency: DZD
Currency Unit: Algerian dinar
Sign: د.ج
Small Unit: Santeem
Currency Ratio: 100
Postal Code: #####
Postal Regex: ^(d{5})$
Languages: Arabic (ar-DZ)
Neighbours: Niger, Western Sahara, Libya, Mauritania, Tunisia, Morocco, Mali
Neighbours Codes: 
NE, EH, LY, MR, TN, MA, ML
Continent: Africa
IP Place: 58
Total IPs: 4763136
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Algeria top cities

NamePopulationTimezoneElevation
GTOPO30
Capital
(longitude/latitude/map)
Algiers1977663Africa/Algiers113
3.0874600
36.7322500
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Boumerdas786499Africa/Algiers5
3.4771700
36.7663900
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Oran645984Africa/Algiers118
-0.6358800
35.6990600
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Tebessa634332Africa/Algiers867
8.1241700
35.4041700
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Constantine450097Africa/Algiers574
6.6147200
36.3650000
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Biskra307987Africa/Algiers115
5.7280500
34.8503800
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Setif288461Africa/Algiers1096
5.4137300
36.1911200
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Batna280798Africa/Algiers1037
6.1741400
35.5559700
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Bab Ezzouar275630Africa/Algiers20
3.1829100
36.7261500
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Annaba206570Africa/Algiers5
7.7666700
36.9000000
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Sidi Bel Abbes191769Africa/Algiers476
-0.6308500
35.1899400
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Blida182447Africa/Algiers256
2.8277000
36.4700400
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Tiaret178915Africa/Algiers1031
1.3169900
35.3710300
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Chlef178616Africa/Algiers116
1.3345200
36.1652500
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Bordj Bou Arreridj168346Africa/Algiers906
4.7610800
36.0732100
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Ech Chettia167955Africa/Algiers140
1.2553700
36.1959100
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Bejaia164103Africa/Algiers86
5.0843300
36.7558700
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Skikda162702Africa/Algiers24
6.9092100
36.8761700
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El Achir158333Africa/Algiers998
4.6274400
36.0638600
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Souk Ahras156745Africa/Algiers697
7.9511100
36.2863900
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Facts and information about the Algeria

The country has a natural lake filled with ink that can be used for writing.
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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.
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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.
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The indigenous inhabitants of the country are people speaking Berber dialects, and the Arabs are just conquerors.
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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.
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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.
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In the state, the military is legally prohibited from marrying foreign women.
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The Monument to the Fallen Soldier, which serves as a symbol of Algeria, was a donation from Canada.
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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.
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The land is prone to powerful earthquakes, highlighting the urgent need for improved safety measures and preparedness.
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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.
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The country has 2 national soups: shorba and hrira, depending on the region in the country they are prepared differently.
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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.
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Alcohol is not sold in supermarkets in the state; there are unique stores for this.
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Bananas are grown in Algeria, but they tend to be small and are not very sweet.
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Football in Algeria is a national madness.
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Women don't smoke on the streets in Algeria; it's inappropriate, so it's possible in a car or a restaurant.
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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.
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In all Algerian houses there is a tile on the floor, they like to decorate the house with artificial flowers.
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A guest in Algiers is served dates and a glass of milk - this is tradition.
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