Algiers, the economic hub and capital of Algeria.

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The World Factbook - Algeria

Algeria is defined as an Islamic, Arab, and Amazigh (Berber) nation and is the second largest country on the African continent. The country is bordered by Tunisia , Libya, Niger, Mali, Mauritania and Morocco and shares a short border with the Western Sahara. Algeria.

The name Algeria originates from the name of the city of Algiers (French Alger), from the Arabic word al-jaza’ir, which translates to the islands, referring to four islands which were formerly located off the coast of the city before they became part of the mainland in 1525.

Algeria can be a dangerous country to visit due to ongoing internal conflicts and terrorist activities within the country. Travelers visiting Algeria should take appropriate precautions.

A wide variety of landscapes can be found in Algeria, including desert, dunes, oasis, meadows, forests and oueds. Algeria also possesses 750 miles of coastline on the Mediterranean sea.

Algeria can be reached by train from Tunisia with a requirement to change trains on reaching the border. Trains are less comfortable than those found in Europe although are reasonable. Borders with Morocco are presently closed.

The most effective way to reach Algeria by car is from Tunisia. The Mauritanian and Malian borders are problematic. Also, there are restrictions on entering Algeria from Niger and from southern Tunisia which require that an official guide accompany you across the Sahara, otherwise Algerian police will refuse you entry to the country.