Everything you need to know about Algeria: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Algeria: Home of the Berber Speaking People
Algeria or Algiers or Algerie is located in Northern Africa, bordered by the Mediterranean Sea on the north, Morocco, Western Sahara and Mauritania on the west, Mali and Niger in the south, and Libya and Tunisia in the east.
After decades of bloody conflict involving many militant groups a new civilian regime has been founded in Algeria. This newly founded government has to handle the devastated land where almost the whole infrastructure was ruined by internal disputes. With the help from international welfare agencies like UNO, WHO, UNESCO etc. Algerian government set up infrastructures that provide opportunities for working class. Various developed countries in the field of petroleum and natural gas extraction also set up their industries to tap the huge amount of non- renewable resources of Algeria. The trickle down effect of this enhances the national income and livelihood of the Algerians. Though economic reforms have started in Algeria yet internal disputes and insecurities remain the prime issues for the government of Algeria.
Algeria Profile and Overview of Facts and Figures:
Geographical Information on Algeria:
Algeria is the largest country of the Mediterranean Sea, the second largest on the African continent bordered by the Mediterranean Sea, between Morocco and Tunisia.
Algeria lies in the Torrid Climatic Zone of the Earth. In this Torrid Zone even in winters the midday desert temperatures can be very hot. After sunset the clear and dry air permits rapid loss of heat, and the nights are cool to chilly. Enormous fluctuations in daily temperature are recorded. Mild, wet winters with hot, dry summers along coast that is drier with cold winters and hot summers on high plateau. Sirocco is a hot, dust-laden wind, which is common in summer throughout the nation.
Culture, Cuisine and Tradition of Algeria:
The people that once colonized, traded, and visited this place influence Algerian culture. French, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and African cultures have noticeable influences. Algerian culture has been strongly influenced by its main religion Islam. The tenets of Islam can be seen in practices and life style of people. The heterogeneity of Algeria can be seen from the languages spoken that include Arabic, French and Berber.
Algeria's unique cultural mix is especially recognizable in its food. Dishes like Mechoui a charcoal roasted lamb, Kefta a spicy meatball, Brochettes spicy kabobs in French bread, and Hairira, a soup served at Ramada. These dishes found in other countries but variations in cooking and spices have given Algeria its own version of the dishes.
Algerian cuisine is a blend of Berber, Arab, Turkish and French cuisines. The boiled vegetable dishes originate from the Berbers, while the pastries and spices can be traced to the Turks. Beverages and sweets are distinctly French; most of the main courses have Mediterranean flavors. Couscous , a steamed preparation, is Algeria's national dish. While extremely strong coffee is popular in Algeria, tea with a hint of mint is the popular drink among locals.
Tourist Attraction of Algeria:
There are various beautiful tourist destinations in Algeria. The country is separated into two halves by the Atlas Mountains. The Mediterranean beaches are the favourite destination for tourists. The variety of landscape composition from deep sea to deadly desert of Algeria allure tourist to experience the harsh beauty of nature. Some of the finest Roman ruins in the world, old Arabic cities remain the center of attraction and most visited destination among tourists.
Major Sight-seeing Places in Algeria include:
Washington, May 2 (IANS) The United States has put India, China, Pakistan and ten other countries on a priority watch list for allegedly providing insufficient protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights or limited market access.
Algiers, May 1 (IANS) FIFA president Joseph Sepp Blatter has arrived in Algeria for a two-day visit at the invitation of Algerian Football Federation (FAF) chief Mohamed Raouraoua.
New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Passenger car market leader Maruti Suzuki Monday dispatched its one millionth vehicle, a red coloured hatchback A-star, for delivery in Denmark.
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Abu Dhabi, April 25 (IANS/WAM) Leaders of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have met top officials from the Philippines, South Sudan, Algeria and China to discuss strengthening ties.
London, April 22 (IANS) Researchers have found vast groundwater reserves in the Sahara, one of the driest places on earth, that could help buffer climate change effects for years.
London, April 21 (ANI): The notoriously dry continent of Africa is sitting on a vast reservoir of groundwater, say scientists.
Madrid, April 12 (IANS) Spain retained first position in the newly-released FIFA rankings but the Netherlands, which were second in March, dropped to fourth, while Germany and Uruguay moved up to the second and third positions, respectively.
Algiers, April 6 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Algeria have discussed their bilateral reations.
Abu Dhabi, March 26 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Algeria will hold bilateral discussions on judicial and legal cooperation Tuesday.
London, Feb.7 (ANI): Europe continues to battle the intense cold and heavy snowfall and it is expected that the weather will stay the same till the end of the week.
London, Feb.7 (ANI): Europe continues to battle the intense cold and heavy snowfall and it is expected that the weather will stay the same till the end of the week.
Abuja, Feb 6 (ANI): Al-Qaeda operatives in North Africa have reportedly helped to transform Boko Haram into a terrorist group capable of killing hundreds in sophisticated attacks.
Algiers, Jan 25 (ANI): Algerian security forces have reportedly foiled a terror plot by an al Qaeda affiliate to carry out suicide attacks with an explosive-laden boat on US and European ships in the Mediterranean sea.
