AlgeriaDid you know?
- •Algeria is the largest country in Africa by area since South Sudan's independence in 2011.
- •About 80% of Algeria's territory is covered by the Sahara Desert.
- •Algeria has seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the ancient Roman ruins of Timgad.
Key Information
Capital
Algiers
Population
47,4 million
Area
2,381,741 km²
GDP
285,0 billion $
Currency
DZD
Difficulty on MapGuesser
Easy
Subregion
Northern Africa
Calling code
+213
MapGuesser Tip
Algeria is the largest country in Africa — look for the massive territory in North Africa, south of the Mediterranean.
Official Languages
ArabicBerberFrench
Flag Colors
vertblancrouge
Flag History
The national flag of Algeria consists of two equal vertical bars, green and white, charged in the center with a red star and crescent, a symbol of Islam as the nation's prominent faith. The flag was adopted on 3 July 1962. A similar version was used by the Algerian government in exile from 1958 to 1962. The Western blazon is per pale vert and argent; a crescent and star gules.
Learn more on WikipediaNeighboring countries
Algeria shares its borders with 7 countries.
