About ALGERIA
Algeria - People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria
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Algeria (Arabic: الجزائر, Tamazight: Dzayer), officially named the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, is a sovereign nation situated in North Africa as an integral part of the Maghreb region. Positioned along the Mediterranean Sea, Algeria boasts a strategic location, with its northern border extending to the coast. The southern region encompasses a substantial portion of the desert landscape.
Algeria is the largest country in Africa, covering an area of nearly 2.4 million km². Its population of more than 45 million inhabitants is mainly concentrated in the northern part of the country.
Algeria is divided into 58 provinces (wilayas), 548 districts (daïras) and 1,541 municipalities (baladiyahs). Algiers is the capital of the country. Besides the capital city of Algiers, the most populous cities are Oran, Constantine, Setif, and Annaba.
The Algerian Constitution defines “Islam, Arabity and Amazighness” as “fundamental components” of the identity of the Algerian people and the country as “land of Islam, an integral part of the Greater Maghreb, Mediterranean and African”.
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History of Algeria
The history of Algeria is rich and complex. It dates back thousands of years, influenced by Berber, Phoenician, and Roman cultures. After the fall of the Roman Empire, the region became a center of Islamic influence starting in the 7th century with the arrival of the Arabs.
In the 16th century, Algeria became an Ottoman regency, a period during which it experienced a degree of prosperity. However, in the 19th century, France began to colonize the country, leading to an occupation that lasted 132 years. The colonization had profound consequences for Algerian society, sparking struggles for independence.
The nationalist movement intensified after World War II, culminating in the War of Independence (1954-1962), marked by violent resistance. Algeria ultimately gained its independence on July 5, 1962.
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