World Context: Algeria

Source and mapping status

This page maps the site registry entry “Algeria” to the supplied dataset entity “Algeria.” Mapping status: exact-name. The source is a frozen 2025 snapshot; dates embedded in individual fields remain controlling.

• Source entity count: 1.
• Selected public fields present: 19.
• Independent corroboration in this page: none.

Place and environment

Location: Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Morocco and Tunisia Area: total : 2,381,740 sq km; land: 2,381,740 sq km; water: 0 sq km Climate: arid to semiarid; mild, wet winters with hot, dry summers along coast; drier with cold winters and hot summers on high plateau; sirocco is a hot, dust/sand-laden wind especially common in summer Terrain: mostly high plateau and desert; Atlas Mountains in the far north and Hoggar Mountains in the south; narrow, discontinuous coastal plain Natural hazards: mountainous areas subject to severe earthquakes; mudslides and floods in rainy season; droughts Environmental issues: air pollution in major cities; soil erosion from overgrazing and other poor farming practices; desertification; river and coastal pollution from dumping of raw sewage, petroleum refining wastes, and other industrial effluents; pollution in Mediterranean Sea from oil wastes, soil erosion, and fertilizer runoff; inadequate potable water

Population, settlement, and language context

Population: total: 47,735,685 (2025 est.); male: 24,219,668; female: 23,516,017 Population distribution: the vast majority of the populace is found in the extreme northern part of the country along the Mediterranean Coast Urbanization: urban population: 75.3% of total population (2023); rate of urbanization: 1.99% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.) Languages: Arabic (official), French (lingua franca), Tamazight (official) (dialects include Kabyle (Taqbaylit), Shawiya (Tacawit), Mzab, Tuareg (Tamahaq))

Public and legal context

Capital: name: Algiers; geographic coordinates: 36 45 N, 3 03 E; time difference: UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time); etymology: name derives from the Arabic al-jazair , meaning "the islands," and refers to the four islands formerly off the coast of the capital but joined to the mainland since 1525 Government type: presidential republic Legal system: mixed system of French civil law and Islamic law; judicial review of legislative acts in ad hoc Constitutional Council composed of various public officials including several Supreme Court justices

Economy and connectivity context

Economic overview: suffering oil and gas economy; lack of sector and market diversification; political instability chilling domestic consumption; poor credit access and declines in business confidence; COVID-19 austerity policies; delayed promised socio-economic reforms Industries: petroleum, natural gas, light industries, mining, electrical, petrochemical, food processing Electricity access: electrification - total population: 100% (2022 est.); electrification - urban areas: 100%; electrification - rural areas: 99.3% Internet users: percent of population: 77% (2023 est.) Airports: 95 (2025) Ports: total ports: 17 (2024); large: 2; medium: 1; small: 6; very small: 8; ports with oil terminals: 3; key ports: Alger, Annaba, Arzew, Arzew El Djedid, Bejaia, Mers El Kebir, Oran, Port Methanier, Skikda

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