Algeria is the largest country in Africa, and the tenth largest in the world.
Algeria’s national animal is the fennec fox which is the world’s smallest fox but has large ears measuring up to 6 inches (15.24cm).
Algeria is in North Africa, with a population of 44 million people. Its capital is Algiers, and the currency is Algerian dinar. The official languages spoken in Algeria are Arabic and Tamazight.
They celebrate many holidays including:
- New Year’s Day (Jan 1)
- Yennayer (Jan 12)
- Day of Fraternity and Cohesion (Feb 22)
- Labor Day (May 1)
- Eid-ul-Fitr (Date Varies)
- Independence Day (Jul 7)
- Eid Al Adha (Date Varies)
- Awal Muharram (Date Varies)
- Ashura (Date Varies)
- Mawlid (Date Varies)
- Anniversary of the Revolution (Nov 1)
Want to learn more? Check out Algeria’s tourism website.
Also check out the National Museum of Fine Arts of Algiers and the Natural History Museum.
It has seven world heritage sites including:
It also has 12 national parks including:
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