Algeria Country Overview

People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria

This is an Algeria country overview. The official name is the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria. It is also commonly referred to as Algeria.

African map highlighting Algeria’s location.

1. Where is Algeria located?
   

   Algeria is located in north western coast of Africa. Algeria borders the following countries; to the southwest by Mali, northeast by Tunisia, to the southeast by Niger, Mauritania, and Western Sahara, to the east by Libya; and to the west by Morocco.

2. What is the capital of Algeria?

   The Capital of  Algeria is Capital Algiers. Algiers is the largest city in the Algeria.

3. How large is the country of Algeria?

   Algeria has 2,381,741 square kilometers of land.

4. Is Algeria a member of the African Union?
   

   Algeria is a a member of the African Union. It has been a member since May 25th, 1963.

1. What is the population of Algeria?
   

   The population of Algeria is slightly over 44.6 million as of 2020 (approx). The most populated city in Algeria is Algiers with a population of 3.9 million approx. (2019). Algeria Country Overview.

2. What are the Ethnic groups in Algeria?

   As of 2019, the estimated breakdown of ethnic groups are; Berber 99%, and other groups 1%.

3. How many languages are spoken in Algeria?

   The most popular languages spoken in Algeria are Arabic and Berber.

4. What religions are in Algeria?
   

   Algeria religious groups consist of; 99% Muslim, 1% traditional and other religions.

1. Algeria Political System Overview.

   Algeria is a Unitary semi-presidential constitutional republic. The country has 48 administrative provinces.

2. What is the currency used in Algeria?

   The Algerian dinar (DZD) is the official currency for Algeria.

3. What makes up the economy in Algeria?

   Algeria’s main resources and industries consist of; natural gas, shale gas and oil.

All numerical data are estimates. Information may vary after the date of this article.