Algeria

Where is Algeria?

Algeria is in Northern Africa, Africa, bordering Tunisia, Libya, Niger, Mauritania, Mali, Morocco. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital

Algiers

Continent

Africa

Subregion

Northern Africa

Population

42,228,429

Land area

2,381,741 km²

ISO codes

DZ / DZA

Languages

Arabic

Coastline

Has a coastline

Currency

Algerian dinar (DZD)

Calling code

+213

Internet domain

.dz

How Algeria compares

Algeria ranks 34th of 194 countries on this site by population and 10th by land area — roughly 0.6% of their combined population. In Africa it ranks 9th of 54 by population and 1st by area. It has a coastline. It shares land borders with 6 other countries.

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Flag of Algeria: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Algeria flag breaks down as 47.7% white, 45.5% green and 6.8% red.

• 47.7% white
• 45.5% green
• 6.8% red

Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.

Did you know?

1. Roman ruins at Timgad are so well preserved that the site is often called the Pompeii of Africa.
2. The Casbah of Algiers is a UNESCO-listed maze of Ottoman-era alleys climbing above the Mediterranean.
3. Roughly 90% of Algeria lies within the Sahara, yet its northern coast is a fertile Mediterranean strip.
4. Algeria's war of independence from France (1954–1962) was one of the defining anti-colonial struggles of the 20th century.
5. The Hoggar Mountains in the deep south hide dramatic volcanic landscapes and ancient Tuareg caravan routes.

Bordering countries

• Tunisia
• Libya
• Niger
• Mauritania
• Mali
• Morocco

Algeria: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Algeria?

The capital of Algeria is Algiers.

What continent is Algeria in?

Algeria is in Africa, specifically the Northern Africa subregion.

What is the population of Algeria?

Algeria has a population of roughly 42,228,429 people, across a land area of 2,381,741 km².

What language is spoken in Algeria?

The main language of Algeria is Arabic.

Which countries border Algeria?

Algeria shares a land border with 6 countries: Tunisia, Libya, Niger, Mauritania, Mali and Morocco.