Guide to Algeria
Must See Algeria
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At a glance
Once on a par with neighbouring Morocco as a travel hot-spot, Algeria's ongoing civil war has scared off all but the most foolhardy of visitors. This is no small shame, as Algeria is one of North Africa's most diverse and fascinating countries.
Fast Facts
- Full name:
- People's Democratic Republic of Algeria
- Capital city:
- Algiers
- Area:
- 2,381,740 sq km / 919,590 sq miles
- Population:
- 32,818,500
- Time Zone:
- GMT/UTC +1 (Greenwich Mean Time)
- Language:
- Arabic (official)
French (other)
- Religion:
- 99% Sunni Muslim, 1% Christian and Jewish
- Currency:
- Algerian Dinar
- Electricity:
- 230V 50Hz
- Electric plug details:
- European plug with two circular metal pins
