The flag of Algeria features two equal vertical bands of green and white. A five-pointed red star within a fly-side facing red crescent is centered over the two-color boundary.

Algeria

People's Democratic Republic of Algeria

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Algeria (officially People's Democratic Republic of Algeria) is an independent country located in Northern Africa, Africa. With a population of 47,400,000 people, it ranks #32 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 2,381,741 km² (#11 globally), with a population density of 20 people per km². The capital city is Algiers. The official language is Arabic.

Key Facts

Population

47,400,000

#32 world ranking

Area

2,381,741 km²

#11 world ranking

Population Density

20/km²

Capital

Algiers

Driving Side

Right

Timezones

1

UTC+01:00

Continent

Africa

Bordering Countries

7

neighboring countries

Calling Code

+213

Languages

Currency

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Algeria?
The capital of Algeria is Algiers.
What is the population of Algeria?
Algeria has a population of 47,400,000 people, ranking #32 in the world by population.
How big is Algeria?
Algeria covers an area of 2,381,741 km², ranking #11 in the world by area. The population density is 20 people per km².
What languages are spoken in Algeria?
The official languages of Algeria are: Arabic.
What is the currency of Algeria?
The currency of Algeria is Algerian dinar (د.ج).
What countries border Algeria?
Algeria shares borders with 7 countries: Mauritania, Niger, Morocco, Mali, Western Sahara, Tunisia, Libya.

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