Algeria is a semi-presidential republic composed of 58 provinces (wilayas) and 1,541 communes. It is a regional power in North Africa and a middle power in global affairs.

6 days ago · History, language, customs, and an Islamic heritage make Algeria an integral part of the Maghreb and the larger Arab world, but the country also has a sizable Amazigh (Berber) population, …

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Destination Algeria, a Nations Online country profile of the largest Maghreb state in North Africa, bounded by the Mediterranean Sea to the north. It borders Tunisia to the northeast, Libya to the east, …

Algeria is the largest country in Africa, with over four-fifths of its territory covered by the Sahara desert. The country has a population of 37.1 million people mainly located near the northern coast.

3 days ago · Algeria is Africa’s largest country by land area and one of the continent’s most strategically important nations. Spanning the Mediterranean coastline and the vast Sahara Desert, Algeria …

Algeria (Arabic: الجزائر Tamazight:Dzayer), officially the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, is a State of North Africa which is a part of the Maghreb. It is the biggest country lining the Mediterranean …

The People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, commonly referred to as Algeria, is a nation in North Africa and is the second largest country on the African continent.

3 days ago · Algeria (/ælˈdʒɪəriə/ (About this soundlisten) al-JEER-ee-ə), officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. The capital and …

Dec 15, 2025 · Algeria may just be the best destination you never knew you wanted to visit. The largest country in Africa has its head in the Mediterranean and feet deep into the Sahara. Algeria is home to …