• View of town of Ghardaia, M'Zab Valley, central Algeria

    View of town of Ghardaia, M'Zab Valley, central Algeria

    © Peter Ptschelinzew

  • View over Hoggar Mountains, near Tamanrasset, southern Algeria

    View over Hoggar Mountains, near Tamanrasset, southern Algeria

    © Peter Ptschelinzew

  • Assekrem dwelling, looking to the Hoggar Mountains

    Assekrem dwelling, looking to the Hoggar Mountains

    © Peter Ptschelinzew

Algeria: Overview

Once on a par with neighbouring Morocco as a travel hot spot, Algeria's decade-long civil war scared off all but the most foolhardy travellers. Now that the violence has subsided, a trickle of visitors is returning to explore one of Africa's most diverse and fascinating countries.

FAST FACTS

Full name

People's Democratic Republic of Algeria

Currency

Algerian Dinar, DZD (DA)

Population

33333216

Languages

  • French (other)
  • Arabic (official)

Time zone(s)

  • GMT/UTC: +1

Voltage

230V

Hertz

50Hz

Plugs

  • European plug with two circular metal pins

    European plug with two circular metal pins

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