Algeria (officially People's Democratic Republic of Algeria) is an independent country located in Northern Africa, Africa. With a population of 47,400,000 people, it ranks #32 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 2,381,741 km² (#11 globally), with a population density of 20 people per km². The capital city is Algiers. The official language is Arabic.
Key Facts
Population
47,400,000
#32 world ranking
Area
2,381,741 km²
#11 world ranking
Population Density
20/km²
Capital
Algiers
Driving Side
Right
Timezones
1
UTC+01:00
Continent
Africa
Bordering Countries
7
neighboring countries
Languages
- Arabic— see all countries
Currency
- Algerian dinar (د.ج)— see all countries
Bordering Countries (7)
Morocco
Niger
Mali
Tunisia
Libya
Mauritania
Western SaharaCompare
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Algeria?
The capital of Algeria is Algiers.
What is the population of Algeria?
Algeria has a population of 47,400,000 people, ranking #32 in the world by population.
How big is Algeria?
Algeria covers an area of 2,381,741 km², ranking #11 in the world by area. The population density is 20 people per km².
What languages are spoken in Algeria?
The official languages of Algeria are: Arabic.
What is the currency of Algeria?
The currency of Algeria is Algerian dinar (د.ج).
What countries border Algeria?
Algeria shares borders with 7 countries: Morocco, Niger, Mali, Tunisia, Libya, Mauritania, Western Sahara.