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What percentage of Algeria is covered by the Sahara Desert?
What percentage of Algeria is covered by the Sahara Desert?
Which mountain range runs along Algeria's northern border?
Which mountain range runs along Algeria's northern border?
What is the predominant climate in southern Algeria?
What is the predominant climate in southern Algeria?
What natural resource is abundant in Algeria?
What natural resource is abundant in Algeria?
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What percentage of Algeria's land area is covered in forests?
What percentage of Algeria's land area is covered in forests?
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Which of the following countries shares a border with Algeria?
Which of the following countries shares a border with Algeria?
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Algeria is a member of the European Union.
Algeria is a member of the European Union.
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What is the official language of Algeria?
What is the official language of Algeria?
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The capital of Algeria is __________________.
The capital of Algeria is __________________.
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Match the following ethnic groups with their corresponding population in Algeria:
Match the following ethnic groups with their corresponding population in Algeria:
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Geography of Algeria
Location and Borders
- Located in North Africa, bordered by:
- Tunisia to the northeast
- Libya to the east
- Niger to the southeast
- Mali to the southwest
- Mauritania to the west
- Morocco to the west and northwest
- Mediterranean coastline to the north
Physical Features
- Sahara Desert covers approximately 80% of the country
- Atlas Mountains run along the northern border
- Tell Atlas and Saharan Atlas mountain ranges
- Plateaus and valleys, including the Sersouf Valley
Climate
- Arid to semi-arid climate in the south
- Mediterranean climate in the north
- Hot and dry summers, mild winters
- Limited rainfall, with most falling in the north
Natural Resources
- Oil and natural gas reserves
- Iron ore, phosphates, uranium, and zinc deposits
- Forests covering approximately 2% of the land area
Geography of Algeria
Location and Borders
- Algeria is situated in North Africa, sharing borders with six countries: Tunisia, Libya, Niger, Mali, Mauritania, and Morocco.
- The country has a Mediterranean coastline to the north.
Physical Features
- The Sahara Desert occupies approximately 80% of Algeria's land area.
- The Atlas Mountains run along the northern border, comprising the Tell Atlas and Saharan Atlas mountain ranges.
- The country's terrain features plateaus and valleys, including the notable Sersouf Valley.
Climate
- The southern region of Algeria experiences an arid to semi-arid climate.
- The northern region has a Mediterranean climate.
- The country's climate is characterized by hot and dry summers, and mild winters.
- Rainfall is limited, with most of it falling in the northern region.
Natural Resources
- Algeria is rich in oil and natural gas reserves.
- The country has deposits of iron ore, phosphates, uranium, and zinc.
- Forests cover approximately 2% of Algeria's land area.
Geography and Climate
- Algeria is located in North Africa, bordered by six countries: Tunisia, Libya, Niger, Mali, Mauritania, and Morocco.
- It is the largest country in Africa and the Arab world by land area.
- The terrain is diverse, featuring coastal plains, the Saharan desert, and two mountain ranges: Tell Atlas and Saharan Atlas.
- The climate varies from Mediterranean in the north to arid in the south.
History
- The ancient history of Algeria was marked by Phoenician, Carthaginian, and Roman rule.
- The country was conquered by Islamic forces in the 7th century.
- From the 16th to 19th centuries, Algeria was under Ottoman rule.
- It was then colonized by France from 1830 to 1962, until Algeria gained independence after a long struggle.
Government and Economy
- Algeria is a presidential republic with a multi-party system.
- The capital is Algiers, and the currency is the Algerian dinar.
- The main industries driving the economy are oil and natural gas production, as well as agriculture (producing wheat, oats, and barley).
- Algeria is a member of the African Union, Arab League, and OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries).
Demographics and Culture
- The population of Algeria is approximately 43 million people.
- The ethnic groups are Arab-Berber, Arab, and Berber.
- The official language is Arabic, but Berber and French are also spoken.
- The majority of the population (over 95%) practices Islam, while Christianity and Judaism are also present.
- Algeria has a rich cultural heritage, featuring traditional music, art, and cuisine.
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Learn about the location, borders, physical features, and geography of Algeria. Discover its position in North Africa, its Mediterranean coastline, and its mountain ranges.
