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Algeria is a member of the [[United Nations]], [[African Union]], [[Arab League]], and [[OPEC]]. It also contributed towards the creation of the [[Arab Maghreb Union]]. [[Constitution of Algeria|Constitutionally]], Algeria is defined as an [[Islam]]ic, [[Arab]], and [[Berber people|Amazigh]] (Berber) country.<ref>http://www.apn-dz.org/apn/english/constitution96/preambule.htm Constitution 1996</ref> |
Algeria is a member of the [[United Nations]], [[African Union]], [[Arab League]], and [[OPEC]]. It also contributed towards the creation of the [[Arab Maghreb Union]]. [[Constitution of Algeria|Constitutionally]], Algeria is defined as an [[Islam]]ic, [[Arab]], and [[Berber people|Amazigh]] (Berber) country.<ref>http://www.apn-dz.org/apn/english/constitution96/preambule.htm Constitution 1996</ref> |
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Revision as of 02:10, 30 September 2008
- For an alphabetical index of this subject, see the List of Algeria-related articles.
Algeria, officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, is a nation in North Africa. It is the second largest country on the African continent[1] and the 11th largest country in the world in terms of total area.[2] It is bordered by Tunisia in the northeast, Libya in the east, Niger in the southeast, Mali and Mauritania in the southwest, a few kilometers of the Western Sahara in the west, Morocco in the northwest, and the Mediterranean Sea in the north.
Algeria is a member of the United Nations, African Union, Arab League, and OPEC. It also contributed towards the creation of the Arab Maghreb Union. Constitutionally, Algeria is defined as an Islamic, Arab, and Amazigh (Berber) country.[3]
The following topic outline is provided as an overview of and introduction to Algeria:
Geography of Algeria
- Main article: Geography of Algeria
- Algeria is: a country
- Location:
- Population: 33,769,669[1] (2008) - 35th most populous county
- Size: 2,381,741 km² (919,595 sq mi) - 11th largest country
- Atlas of Algeria
Environment of Algeria
- Climate of Algeria
- Ecology of Algeria
- Geology of Algeria
- Protected areas of Algeria
- Wildlife of Algeria
Natural geographic features of Algeria
- Main article: Landforms of Algeria
- Fjords of Algeria
- Glaciers of Algeria
- Islands of Algeria
- Lakes of Algeria
- Mountains of Algeria
- Rivers of Algeria
- Valleys of Algeria
- World Heritage Sites in Algeria
Regions of Algeria
- Main article: Regions of Algeria
Ecoregions of Algeria
- Main article: Ecoregions in Algeria
Administrative divisions of Algeria
- Main article: Administrative divisions of Algeria
Provinces of Algeria
- Adrar
- Chlef
- Laghouat
- Oum el-Bouaghi
- Batna
- Béjaïa
- Biskra
- Béchar
- Blida
- Bouira
- Tamanghasset
- Tébessa
- Tlemcen
- Tiaret
- Tizi Ouzou
- Algiers
- Djelfa
- Jijel
- Sétif
- Saida
- Skikda
- Sidi Bel Abbes
- Annaba
- Guelma
- Constantine
- Médéa
- Mostaganem
- M'Sila
- Mascara
- Ouargla
- Oran
- El Bayadh
- Illizi
- Bordj Bou Arréridj
- Boumerdès
- El Tarf
- Tindouf
- Tissemsilt
- El Oued
- Khenchela
- Souk Ahras
- Tipasa
- Mila
- Aïn Defla
- Naama
- Aïn Témouchent
- Ghardaïa
- Relizane
Districts of Algeria
The provinces of Algeria are divided into 553 districts (daïras).
Communes of Algeria
The districts of Algeria are divided into 1,541 communes.
- Capital of Algeria: Algiers
- Cities of Algeria
Demography of Algeria
- Main article: Demographics of Algeria
Government and politics of Algeria
- Main article: Government of Algeria and Politics of Algeria
- Form of government: presidential republic
- Capital of Algeria: Algiers
- Elections in Algeria
- (specific elections)
- Political parties in Algeria
- Political scandals of Algeria
- Taxation in Algeria
Branches of the government of Algeria
Executive branch of the government of Algeria
- Head of state: President of Algeria, Abdelaziz Bouteflika
- Head of government: Prime Minister of Algeria, Ahmed Ouyahia
- Council of Ministers of Algeria
Legislative branch of the government of Algeria
Judicial branch of the government of Algeria
- Constitutional Council of Algeria
- Supreme Court of Algeria
- Civil court system of Algeria
- Military court system of Algeria
Foreign relations of Algeria
- Diplomatic missions in Algeria
- Diplomatic missions of Algeria
- Algeria–Libya relations
- United States-Algeria relations
International organization membership
- Main article: International organization membership of Algeria
Algeria is a member of:
Law and order in Algeria
- Main article: Law of Algeria
- Capital punishment in Algeria
- Constitution of Algeria
- Crime in Algeria
- Human rights in Algeria
- Law enforcement in Algeria
Military of Algeria
- Main article: Military of Algeria
- Command
- Forces
- Military history of Algeria
- Military ranks of Algeria
Local government in Algeria
History of Algeria
- Main article: History of Algeria, Timeline of the history of Algeria, and Current events of Algeria
By period
- Prehistoric Central North Africa
- North Africa during the Classical Period
- Medieval Muslim Algeria
- Ottoman rule in Algeria
- French Algeria
- Nationalism and resistance in Algeria
- Algerian War of Independence
- History of Algeria since the 1960s to the 1980s
- Algerian Civil War (1990s)
- 2000s in Algeria (2000s)
By field
Culture of Algeria
- Main article: Culture of Algeria
- Architecture of Algeria
- Cuisine of Algeria
- Ethnic minorities in Algeria
- Festivals in Algeria
- Humor in Algeria
- Languages of Algeria
- Media in Algeria
- National symbols of Algeria
- People of Algeria
- Prostitution in Algeria
- Public holidays in Algeria
- Records of Algeria
- Religion in Algeria
The Arts in Algeria
- Art in Algeria
- Cinema of Algeria
- Literature of Algeria
- Music of Algeria
- Television in Algeria
- Theatre in Algeria
Sports in Algeria
- Main article: Sports in Algeria
Economy of Algeria
- Main article: Economy of Algeria
- Economic rank: 50th (fiftieth)
- Agriculture in Algeria
- Banking in Algeria
- Communications in Algeria
- Companies of Algeria
- Currency of Algeria: Algerian dinar
- Economic history of Algeria
- Energy policy of Algeria
- Mining in Algeria
- Oil industry in Algeria
- Tourism in Algeria
- Trade unions in Algeria
- Transport in Algeria
Education in Algeria
- Main article: Education in Algeria
Infrastructure of Algeria
- Communications in Algeria
- Energy in Algeria
- Health care in Algeria
- Transportation in Algeria
- Water supply and sanitation in Algeria
See also
- List of basic geography topics
- List of Algeria-related articles (alphabetical index)
- List of international rankings
References
- ^ a b CIA World Factbook
- ^ CIA World Factbook Rank Order - Area
- ^ http://www.apn-dz.org/apn/english/constitution96/preambule.htm Constitution 1996
External links
- Algeria at Curlie
- Photos From Algeria (Arabic)
- El Mouradia official presidential site (in French and Arabic)
- National People's Assembly official parliamentary site
- "Algeria". The World Factbook (2024 ed.). Central Intelligence Agency.
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