Map of Algeria

Algeria is a country located in the Maghreb region of North Africa. With a population of over 40 million people, it is the largest country in Africa. The capital and largest city is Algiers, located on the Mediterranean Sea. Algeria has a diverse geography, with mountains, deserts, and coastal plains. The climate is also diverse, ranging from tropical in the south to temperate in the north. Algerians are a culturally diverse people, with influences from French colonialism, Arab and Berber culture, and more recent immigration from sub-Saharan Africa. Algeria is a fascinating country with much to offer travelers.