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Algeria — silhouette, capital and facts
Algeria is in Africa and its capital is Algiers. With about 45 million people and 2,381,741 km², it ranks 10th in area and 34th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Algeria, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Algiers
- Continent
- Africa
- Population
- about 45 million
- Area
- 2,381,741 km²
- Language
- Arabic and Tamazight
- Currency
- Algerian dinar
- Flag colors
- green, white, red
Borders
Algeria shares a land border with 6 countries: Morocco, Tunisia, Libya, Niger, Mali, Mauritania.
Fun facts about Algeria
- Most of Algeria's territory is covered by the Sahara Desert.
- At Tassili n'Ajjer, thousands of rock paintings show a green Sahara with animals and herders from thousands of years ago.
- The Casbah of Algiers, a maze of narrow lanes on a hillside, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Algeria?
The capital of Algeria is Algiers.
Which continent is Algeria in?
Algeria is in Africa.
Which countries border Algeria?
Algeria shares a land border with 6 countries: Morocco, Tunisia, Libya, Niger, Mali, Mauritania.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Algeria?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Algeria is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Algeria?
Most of Algeria's territory is covered by the Sahara Desert. At Tassili n'Ajjer, thousands of rock paintings show a green Sahara with animals and herders from thousands of years ago. The Casbah of Algiers, a maze of narrow lanes on a hillside, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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