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Algeria

الجزائر

Northern Africa, Africa

Arabic

Algeria (الجزائر) is a country in Northern Africa, Africa. With a population of 47,400,000 and an area of 2,381,741 km², the capital city is Algiers. It ranks #32 in the world by population and #11 by land area. The official language is Arabic. The national currency is the Algerian dinar (د.ج DZD).

Quick Facts

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Algiers
Capital
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47,400,000
Population
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2,381,741 km²
Area (km²)
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919,595 mi²
Area (sq mi)
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20 / km²
Population Density
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د.ج DZD
Currency
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+213
Dial Code
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.dz, الجزائر.
TLD
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Africa
Continent

Travel & Living

Key indicators for visiting or living in Algeria.

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29 Mbps
Avg Internet Speed
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97 / 100
Safety Index

Geography

Algeria is located in Northern Africa at coordinates 28.00°N, 3.00°E. It shares borders with 7 countries. Total land area: 2,381,741 km² (919,595 mi²). Population density: 20 people per km². The highest point is Mount Tahat at 2,908 m.

ContinentAfrica
Coordinates28.00°N, 3.00°E
🏔️ Highest PointMount Tahat
2,908 m
🏞️ Longest RiverChelif River
725 km
TimezonesUTC+01:00

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Algeria, including Hocine-Ait Ahmed Stadium with a capacity of 50,000 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumHocine-Ait Ahmed Stadium
50,000 seats

Safety

Algeria has a safety index of 97 out of 100 based on crime and safety data. Higher scores indicate safer conditions.

Safety Index97 / 100

Higher score = safer. Based on crime index data.

Cities in Algeria

Frequently Asked Questions about Algeria

What is the capital of Algeria?
The capital of Algeria is Algiers.
What is the population of Algeria?
Algeria has a population of approximately 47,400,000 people.
What continent is Algeria in?
Algeria is located in Africa, in the Northern Africa subregion.
Where is Algeria located?
Algeria is located in Northern Africa, Africa, at coordinates 28.0°N, 3.0°E.
What currency does Algeria use?
Algeria uses the Algerian dinar (د.ج DZD).
What is the capital and currency of Algeria?
The capital of Algeria is Algiers and the currency is the Algerian dinar (DZD).
What language is spoken in Algeria?
The official language of Algeria is Arabic.
What is the area of Algeria?
Algeria covers a total area of 2,381,741 km² (919,595 square miles).
How large is Algeria in square miles?
Algeria has a total area of approximately 919,595 square miles (2,381,741 km²).
What is the population density of Algeria?
Algeria has a population density of approximately 20 people per km².
Is Algeria an independent country?
Yes, Algeria is a fully independent and sovereign country.
How many countries does Algeria border?
Algeria shares land borders with 7 countries.
Is Algeria safe to visit?
Algeria is considered very safe, with a safety index of 97 out of 100 based on crime and safety data.
What countries border Algeria?
Algeria shares land borders with: Tunisia, Libya, Niger, Western Sahara, Mauritania, Mali, Morocco.
What is the country calling code for Algeria?
The international calling code for Algeria is +213. To call Algeria from abroad, dial your country's exit code followed by +213 and the local number.
What time zone is Algeria in?
Algeria operates on the UTC+01:00 time zone.
What is the highest point in Algeria?
The highest point in Algeria is Mount Tahat at 2,908 m (9,541 ft) above sea level.
How fast is the internet in Algeria?
The average internet speed in Algeria is 29 Mbps, which is considered moderate by global standards.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)

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