Algeria

Formal Name: Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria

Capital: Algiers

Other Major Cities: Oran

Population: 27.9 million

Life Expectancy: 65 Male, 67 Female

Religion: Sunni Muslim 99%

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Language(s): Arabic

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Currency: Algerian Dinar

Per Capita: (US$) $2,060

20th Century Recap: Gained independence in 1962 from French

Fun Fact: A founding member of OPEC

Algeria helped negotiate release of American hostages in Tehran in 1980.

Must see sights/landmarks: Al Qal'a of Beni Hammad

Tassili n'Ajjer

M'Zab Valley

Djémila

Tipasa

Timgad

Kasbah of Algiers

Useful Websites: algeria-tourism.org