Description flag of Algeria
two equal vertical bands of green (hoist side) and white; a red five-pointed star within a red crescent centered over the two-color boundary
Flag notes
the crescent, star, and color green are traditional symbols of Islam (the state religion)
Official country name
People's Democratic Republic of Algeria
Local names
Al Jumhuriyah al Jaza'iriyah ad Dimuqratiyah ash Sha'biyah (long)
Al Jaza'ir (short)
Nationality
Algerian(s) (noun) Al Jaza'ir (adjective)
Languages spoken
Arabic (official), French, Berber dialects
Population
33,769,668 ranked 38, (data 2008)
Geography
second-largest country in Africa (after Sudan). The lowest point is Chott Melrhir -40 m.
Land borders
6,343km, Libya 982 km, Mali 1,376 km, Mauritania 463 km, Morocco 1,559 km, Niger 956 km, Tunisia 965 km, Western Sahara 42 km.
Administrative divisions
48 provinces (wilayat, singular - wilaya); Adrar, Ain Defla, Ain Temouchent, Alger, Annaba, Batna, Bechar, Bejaia, Biskra, Blida, Bordj Bou Arreridj, Bouira, Boumerdes, Chlef, Constantine, Djelfa, El Bayadh, El Oued, El Tarf, Ghardaia, Guelma, Illizi, Jijel, Khenchela, Laghouat, Mascara, Medea, Mila, Mostaganem, M'Sila, Naama, Oran, Ouargla, Oum el Bouaghi, Relizane, Saida, Setif, Sidi Bel Abbes, Skikda, Souk Ahras, Tamanghasset, Tebessa, Tiaret, Tindouf, Tipaza, Tissemsilt, Tizi Ouzou, Tlemcen
Independence
5 July 1962 (from France)
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