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Algeria

الجزائر

Algeria is a presidential republic, located in Northern Africa. Islam is the predominant religion. Its capital is Algiers. About 47.4 million people live there (2025).

Capital
Algiers
Population
47,435,312 (2025)
Region
Africa (Northern Africa)
Area
2,381,741 km²
Demonym
Algerian
Languages
Arabic
Form of Government
Presidential republic
Religion
Islam (99%)
Currency
Algerian dinar (DZD)
GDP
$287.0B (2025)

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