Why visit
Algiers is the capital of Algeria. A practical starting point for museums, food, and onward routes into the country.
Algeria at a glance
Country center
28.0°, 3.0°
Coast
Has coastline
Country area
2,381,741 km²
919,595 mi²
Country population
45.6 million
19/km²
Subregion
Northern Africa
Currency
Algerian dinar (د.ج)
DZD
Dial
+213
Language
Arabic
Demonym
Algerian
Internet
.dz
UN
Member state
ISO code
DZ / DZA
Where in the world
28.0° · 3.0°
Algeria
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Did you know
- Algeria is Africa's largest country by area (2.38 million km²), more than four-fifths of which is the Sahara Desert.
- Timgad, a Roman colonial town founded by Emperor Trajan around 100 CE, is one of the best-preserved Roman grid cities outside Italy.
- Algerian Rai music emerged in Oran in the 1920s and became globally famous through artists like Cheb Khaled.
Bordering Algeria
Plan checks
- Choose a neighborhood first: many capitals have tourist centers that are not the best places to stay.
- Public transport passes usually beat taxis and rideshares for multi-day visits.
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Frequently asked about Algiers
What currency is used in Algiers?
Algiers uses the Algerian dinar (د.ج), ISO code DZD.
What languages are spoken in Algeria?
The primary language is Arabic.
What is the international calling code for Algeria?
The calling code is +213.
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