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Algeria: A Major Muslim Nation

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Algeria is the largest country in Africa and the tenth largest in the world. It is a major Muslim nation with a rich history and culture. This book provides a comprehensive overview of Algeria, including its geography, history, politics, economy, and society.

Algeria (Major Muslim Nations)

by James Morrow

4 out of 5

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Geography

Algeria is located in North Africa, bFree Downloaded by Tunisia to the east, Libya to the southeast, Niger to the southwest, Mali and Mauritania to the west, and Morocco to the northwest. It has a Mediterranean coastline of over 1,600 kilometers (1,000 miles). The country is mostly desert, with the Sahara Desert covering over 80% of its land area. The Tell Atlas Mountains run along the northern coast, and the Ahaggar Mountains are in the south.

History

Algeria has a long and rich history. The first inhabitants of the region were the Berbers, who arrived in the 10th millennium BC. The Phoenicians established trading posts along the coast in the 9th century BC, and the Romans conquered the region in the 1st century BC. The Arabs conquered Algeria in the 7th century AD, and Islam became the dominant religion.

Algeria was part of the Ottoman Empire from the 16th to the 19th centuries. In 1830, France invaded Algeria and established a colony. Algeria gained independence from France in 1962 after a long and bloody war.

Politics

Algeria is a republic with a democratically elected president. The president is the head of state and government. The legislature is the bicameral National People's Assembly, which consists of the National Assembly and the Senate.

Algeria is a member of the United Nations, the African Union, and the Arab League.

Economy

Algeria has a mixed economy with a large public sector. The country's main industries are oil and gas, which account for over 90% of export earnings. Algeria is the third largest exporter of natural gas in the world.

Other important industries include agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing. Algeria has a large population of young people, which is a potential source of economic growth.

Society

Algeria is a diverse country with a population of over 40 million people. The majority of the population is Arab-Berber, but there are also significant numbers of French, Spanish, and Italian people.

Islam is the dominant religion in Algeria, and the majority of the population is Sunni Muslim. There are also small numbers of Christians, Jews, and Baha'is.

Algeria has a rich cultural heritage, which includes music, dance, literature, and art. The country is also home to a number of historical sites, including the Roman ruins of Timgad and the medieval city of Constantine.

Algeria is a major Muslim nation with a rich history and culture. This book has provided a comprehensive overview of Algeria, including its geography, history, politics, economy, and society.

Algeria (Major Muslim Nations)

by James Morrow

4 out of 5