People's Democratic Republic of Algeria (Algeria)

Is a independent political entity in the continent of Africa.

Its center lies at a latitude of 28 and longitude of 3.

People's Democratic Republic of Algeria also goes by the names, Al Jumhuriyah al Jaza'iriyah ad Dimuqratiyah ash Sha`biyah, Al Jumhūrīyah al Jazā’irīyah ad Dīmuqrāţīyah ash Sha‘bīyah, AlIeeria, Alcheria, Aldjereye, Algeria, Algerie, Algeriee, Algerien, Algerie

The prodominant languages spoken are ar-DZ (Arabic) and its currency is the Dinar (DZD),

People's Democratic Republic of Algeria currently has a population of 34586200 (estimate).

People's Democratic Republic of Algeria's neighbouring countries are, Western Sahara, Libya, Morocco, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Tunisia, .

Regions within People's Democratic Republic of Algeria

Largest Cities within People's Democratic Republic of Algeria


Travel Advice Summary from British Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO)

Country: Algeria

Published: Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:20:00 GMT

Travel Summary

  • We advise against all but essential travel to areas within 450km of the Mali and Niger borders and within 100km of the Mauritania border. This is due to the increasing threat from terrorism in southern Algeria.
  • We advise against all but essential travel to areas within 50km of the Libya and Tunisia borders, south of Tebessa.  However you should also exercise extreme caution close to this area.
  • We advise against all but essential travel to the following administrative districts (wilayas) east of Algiers: Boumerdès, Bouira and Tizi Ouzou. This is due to the high threat from terrorism.
  • We advise extreme caution in all travel to the wilayas of Adrar, Tamanrasset and Illizi, south of the towns of Arak and Illizi.
  • We advise caution in all travel to the following wilayas east of Algiers: Bordj  Bou Arreridj, Bejaia and Skikda.
  • There is a high threat from terrorism in Algeria. . Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers such as restaurants, hotels and shopping centres. See Safety and Security - Terrorism.
  • Terrorists have been involved in kidnaps in Algeria and the wider Sahel region. We believe further kidnap attacks are likely. See our Sahel page for further information and advice about the regional threat from terrorism.
  • If visiting Algiers, and other major cities, you should continue to exercise caution at all times. It is generally safe to move around the city centres. You should avoid areas that you do not know, especially after dark. You should also avoid public gatherings and disturbances.  See Safety and Security - Travelling in Algiers.
  • There have been frequent but generally peaceful demonstrations in various locations across the country over the past year. However, some did involve clashes between police and demonstrators. Demonstrations are likely to continue. See Safety and Security - Political Situation.
  • We advise against travel by road at night outside the major cities. See Safety and Security - Crime and Safety and Security - Local Travel.
  • You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. See General - Insurance.

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