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Algeria

Africa · 45 million

About Algeria

Algeria, officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, is a sovereign country located in Africa, specifically within the Northern Africa subregion. Its capital and largest urban centre is Algiers, and the country is home to approximately 47.4 million people. In its native language, the country is known as “الجزائر”. Arabic serves as the primary official language, shaping daily communication, education, government, and media throughout Algeria. The official currency in circulation is the Algerian dinar (د.ج), used for all domestic transactions and price-tagged goods. Algeria is widely recognised for the Sahara, Roman ruins and its long French-influenced cuisine. People from Algeria are referred to as Algerian.

Geography & climate

Algeria covers approximately 2.38 million km² of territory, making it a large country by land area. It shares land borders with 7 neighbouring countries — a position that has historically influenced migration patterns, regional politics, and cross-border commerce. Geographically, Algeria sits in the Northern and Eastern Hemisphere, at roughly 28.0° N, 3.0° E. Standard civil time follows UTC+01:00 year-round, simplifying scheduling for residents and visitors alike. The prevailing climate of Algeria can be summarised as: sahara desert & coast with hot & dry inland. Local weather patterns naturally vary by altitude, latitude, and proximity to oceans or mountain ranges.

People, language & society

With roughly 47.4 million inhabitants, Algeria is a country of significant population size. The principal spoken language is Arabic, which dominates public life, schooling, signage, and the workplace. Locals refer to their homeland as “الجزائر”, a name with linguistic and historical roots that long predate modern borders. Citizens are formally known in English as Algerian, a demonym that appears in passports, official documents, and international reporting. Economically, the Algerian dinar (د.ج) is the medium of exchange used by households and businesses, with exchange rates monitored by the country's central monetary authority.

Quick facts at a glance

Practical travel & daily-life info

Visitors planning a trip to Algeria should familiarise themselves with the capital, Algiers, the local time zone (UTC+01:00), the local currency (Algerian dinar). The international dialling prefix is +213, which is required when phoning a Algeria number from abroad. Vehicles drive on the right side of the road, an important detail for anyone renting a car or crossing a land border by vehicle. The country's top-level internet domain is .dz, used by local businesses, government sites, and many news organisations. The working week traditionally starts on Sunday, which affects business hours, banking, and public holidays.

Government & global standing

Algeria is recognised internationally as a sovereign, independent state. It is a member state of the United Nations, participating in the General Assembly and various specialised UN agencies. On the global stage, Algeria is generally classified within the Africa region and more specifically the Northern Africa subregion, alongside neighbouring states with shared geographic, historical, or economic ties. GlobeIQ groups it under "North Africa" for the purposes of the game's regional hint.

Bordering countries

Algeria shares land borders with 7 countries. Click any neighbour to read about it:

Did you know?

The Sahara Desert covers roughly 90% of this sprawling territory — the largest nation in Africa and the Arab world.

Algeria in the GlobeIQ atlas

Inside the GlobeIQ game, Algeria appears as a moderately challenging puzzle, suited to players who already know the major continents. When the daily puzzle selects this country, players progressively unlock six hints — silhouette, climate and terrain, number of land borders, region, "known for" tagline, and finally the capital city — before a flag reveal confirms the answer. On its trophy card, Algeria carries the personality tags “🐪 Sahara Giant” and “🏛️ Roman Ruins”, short flavour labels chosen to evoke the country's most recognisable cultural signatures. Adding Algeria to your personal atlas is one of 195 small wins on the road to a complete world map. Each correctly guessed nation also contributes to your running streak and unlocks milestone celebrations at 10, 25, 50, 100, and 150 collected countries.

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