Algeria is an independent state in the north of Africa. The capital, Algiers, located in the far north is the most populous city. With an area of 2,381,741 square, Algeria is the tenth largest country in the world and the world’s largest Arab country.
It is known to have hosted many empires and dynasties, including ancient Roman Empire, Vandals, Spaniards, Ottomans and the French colonial empire. Berbers are the indigenous inhabitants of Algeria.
Apart from its size and natural resources, Algeria is typically a desert-filled country with most of the world’s amazing tourist sites.
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