Algeria
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Capital
Algiers
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Local time
19:18
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Population
41.7 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+213
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Currency
دج DZD (dinar)
Algeria
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Capital
Algiers
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Local time
19:18
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Population
41.7 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+213
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Currency
دج DZD (dinar)
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Average Salary
$ 386
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Petrol price
€ 0.27 pl
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Precipitation
89mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
2 381 740 km2
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Protected Area
8%
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Forest Area
1%
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Agricultural area
17%
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Railways
3800km
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Annual air passengers
6.09 m
Population
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Ethnicity
Arab-Berber - 99 %
European less than - 1 %
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Religion
Islam - 99 %
Islam - 99 %
Christian and Jewish - 1 %
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Literacy rates
75.1%
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Languages
Arabic
French
Kabylie Berber
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Armed Forces
317 200
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Murders
1 per 100k
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Alcohol consumption
0.6 l/person
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Diabetes
7.5%
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Malaria
0%
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Tuberculosis
75 per 100k
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HIV
0.1%
Economy
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Industries
petroleum, natural gas, light industries, mining, electrical, petrochemical, food processing
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Agriculture
wheat, barley, oats, grapes, olives, citrus, fruits, sheep, cattle
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Natural Resources
petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, phosphates, uranium, lead, zinc
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Energy Import
-177%
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Natural Resources
petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, phosphates, uranium, lead, zinc
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Renewable Energy
0%
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CO2 Emissions
145 400kt
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Ease of Business
166 (Best=1, Worst=200)
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ATMs per 100k people
8
What not to do when visiting Algeria
Algeria Don't forget to ask about family, work, house or weather together with a handshake when greeting. Friends and family can also exchange kisses on the cheek.
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Algeria Don’t eat, drink, smoke or chew chewing gum in public during the holy month of Ramadan.
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Algeria Don't be surprised Friday is Muslim holy day and almost everything is closed. Some companies also close on Thursday, making the weekend Thursday and Friday.
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Algeria Don't use the left hand for giving or receiving things.
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Algeria Don't bring in weapons, body armour, handcuffs, GPS devices or binoculars - it's illegal.
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Algeria Don't make prolonged eye contact with women and don't ask personal questions.
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Algeria Don't back away when locals are standing close to you or hold your arm - it's common not to leave much personal space.
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Tell us your experience
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Algeria Don't forget same-sex sexual relations are criminalised in Algeria.
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