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Algeria
Algeria Map
Algeria in World Atlas
Land Area 2,381,741 Sq. Km (919,595 Sq. Miles)
Population 38,700,000
Currency Algerian
Language Berber Language
Religion Islam
Famous Places of Algeria
Atlas Mountains
Atlas mountains are located in the northern stretch of Africa which extends abour 2500 km (1600 mi) through Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia. The highest peak of the Atlas Mountains is Toubkal with a height of 4165 meters (13,665 ft). It separates the Mediterranean and the Atlantic coastlines from the Sahara Desert.
M'zab
It is a branch of Berber which lived in the large area of southern Algeria. After the Islamic conquest they became the Muslims of Mutazili School.
Tassili n'Ajjer
It is a mountain range in the Algeria' section of Sahara Desert which is a vast plateau in the south east of the Algeria Borders of Libya and Niger. It is covering area of 72,000 Sq. km.
Maqam Echahid
This is Martyrs Memorial which is an iconic concrete monument commemorating the Algerian war for independence. This was opened in 1982 on the 20th anniversary of Algeria's independence. It is fashioned in the shape of 3 standing palm leaves which shelter the "Eternal Flame" beneatg. At the edge of each palm there is a soldier standing each representing a stage of Algeria's struggle.
Benni Hammad Fort
It is also called the Al Qal'a Benni Hammad is a fortified palatine city in the Algeria. Now in ruins , in the 11th century it served as first capital of the Hammadid dynasty. It is located in the mountains northeast of M'Sila. It has the elevations of 1418 meters and receives abundant water from the surrounding mountains. It is near the town of Maadid about 225 km southeast of Algiers and the Maghreb.
In 1980 it was inscribed as a World Heritage By UNESCO, and described as "an authentic pictureof fortified Muslim city."
Gouraya National Park
El Kala National Park
It is a coastal national park of Algeria. It is located in the Bejaia Province, near the shrine of Sidi Touati. This park is close to the city, this park includes the 660 meters high mountain of Gouraya, where the park got its own name, in addition to many beaches and cliffs, which makes park a swimming destination for many Algerians.
It is a UNESCO-recognized Biosphere Reserve, with a varied flora and fauna, including Barbary Macaques and Jackals who live in the forest in this park.
It is a UNESCO-recognized Biosphere Reserve, with a varied flora and fauna, including Barbary Macaques and Jackals who live in the forest in this park.
El Kala National Park
It is also one of the national parks in Algeria. This park is in the north-east of the country. It is home to the several lakes including the Lake Tonga and also a unique system in the Mediterranean basin, It was created in 1983 and recognized as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1990.
The El Kala National Park and Biosphere Reserve is the home to 40 species of mammals, 25 bird of prey species, 64 freshwater bird species and 9 marine bird species. The Barbary stag is prevalent in the park. The park averages 30,000 visitors per year.
Our Lady of Africa
This is a Catholic Basilica in Algeria founded by Charles Lavigerie in 1872. This was completed in 14 years.
Museum of Modern Art Algiers
This museum was inaugurated in 2007, where ever the building build between 1901 and 1909 was first used as a department sore. It was architecture by Neo-Moorishlt.
Great Mosque of Algiers
It is a mosque in Algiers, Algeria located very close to Algiers Harbor. This mosque was built in 1097. It is known by the other several names such as Grand Mosque d'Alger, Djamaa al-Kebir, El Kabir Mosque and Jami Mosque. It is one of few remaining examples of Almoravid architecture. It is the oldest mosque in Algeria after Sidi Okba Mosque.
Famous Foods of Algeria
Algerian cooked Carrot Salad
Famous Sports in Algeria
The Famous sports of Algeria are as follow;
The Famous sports of Algeria are as follow;
Volleyball
Handball
Boxing
Cycling
Martial Arts
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