Algeria

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Area - 2,381,741 sq km / 919,352 sq ml
Capital - Algiers
Language - Arabic, Berber, French
Currency - Algerian Dinar
Population - 32,818,500
Life expectancy - 59 (men), 62 (women)
Literacy rate - 70%
Religions - Sunni Muslim
Physical features - coastal plain backed by Atlas mountains, Sahara desert, Hoggar mountains in the south
Ethnic distribution - 99% Arab Berber origin, the remainder mainly French
Exports - oil, natural gas, iron, wine, olive oil

Algeria is the second-largest country in Africa, with over four-fifths of its territory covered by the Sahara desert. The country has a population of 35 million people mainly located near the northern coast. Algeria is a multi-party, constitutional republic. Facilities for travelers are available in populated areas, but sometimes limited in quality and quantity. Read the Department of State Background Notes on Algeria for additional information.

Culture and Customs: http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/algeria.html

Places to See: Algeria Travel and Tourist Information

Events: http://www.journeymart.com/tools/country/ctryAlgeria.htm

Outdoors: http://www.algeria.com/adventure-travel/

Food and Drink: http://www.enjoyalgeria.com/category/life-culture/

Music: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_Algeria

History: http://www.zum.de/whkmla/region/northafrica/tlalgiers.html

Health: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/algeria.aspx

Personal Safety, Entry/Exit Requirements, Traffic Safety: http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1087.html

Embassy: The U.S. Embassy is located at 5 Chemin Cheikh Bachir El-Ibrahimi, B.P. 408 (Alger-gare) 16000, in the capital city of Algiers. The telephone number is [213] 770-08-20-00 which can also be reached after hours. The fax number is [213] 21-9822-99. The U.S. Embassy work week is Saturday through Wednesday.