25 Facts About Algeria
1. Algeria is the second largest country in Africa
2. Over 1 million Algerians died through the nation's battle for independence from France which they achieved in 1962
3. Algeria is the most important exporter of propane/butane on this planet
4. The best ever recorded temperature in Algeria was 60.5 degrees centigrade
5. Algeria has the largest oat market in Africa
6. The world was often known as Numidia
7. Constantine is twinned with Istanbul and Grenoble in France
8. Out of 132 capital cities studied, Algiers is considered to be one of many least livable
9. 80%-90% of Algeria is within the Sahara desert
10. Oran the second largest city in Algeria comes from the Berber word Wahran which suggests 'Two Lions' after sightings of the animals were seen within the area circa 900 BC
11. Former French footballer and World Player of the 12 months, Zinedine Zidane has Algerian heritage
12. Three languages are spoken. Arabic, French and Berber
13. In the 1800's Algeria was infamous as a base for slave traders and pirates
14. Algiers has the best price of living in North Africa
15. Located in the Ahaggar mountains, Mount Tahat is the nation's highest peak at three,003m
16. The nation is known for Bertolli's olive oil despite it having an Italian background
17. Algeria's national day is on November 1st and is called Revolution Day
18. Algeria is thrice the size of Texas
19. The most important sand dunes are situated in Algeria
20. 'A smart enemy is healthier than a narrow minded pal' is one of Algeria's proverbs
21. The city of Chlef previously Al-Asnam derives it's title from the country's longest river and is considered to be one of the hottest urban space's in Algeria
22. About 25% of the country's inhabitants lives off less than $2 per day
23. Couscous is Algeria's nationwide dish
24. The Algerian authorized system is predicated on French and Islamic law
25. Algeria is the most important importer of agricultural items in Africa
