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Algiers

Algiers is Algeria’s capital and a reference point for locating the country in North Africa. The available information does not describe the city’s districts or attractions.

Contemporary urban panorama of Algiers, capital of Algeria.
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The place

What makes it special

  • Capital of Algeria.
  • A geographic reference for locating the country in North Africa.
Contemporary coastal landscape in Algeria on the Mediterranean.
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Algiers
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Articles in Algiers

Guides to this place

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Algiers

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Guides to this place

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Algeria’s location, Algiers and the basics to check before travel

A straightforward introduction to Algeria’s location, capital, language and currency, with practical details worth checking before you plan your trip.

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Urban view of Algiers, the capital of Algeria.

Algeria in North Africa, with Algiers as its capital

A starting-point guide to locating Algeria in North Africa and identifying its official reference points before planning details that require up-to-date sources.

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Contemporary urban panorama of Algiers, capital of Algeria.

Algeria: locating North Africa, Algiers and its key facts

A careful starting point for locating Algeria: its region, capital, language and currency, along with what should be confirmed before turning the idea into an itinerary.

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Profile updated: 05/10/2026