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Algeria

country · Algeria

Overview

Algeria is a country in Africa, with its capital at Algiers.

Key facts

CountryAlgeria
CurrencyDZD

About the country

Algeria is a country in Africa.

The capital city is Algiers.

Practical information

The currency is the DZD (Dinar).

The main language spoken is Arabic.

Traffic drives on the right.

Getting there

Most international visitors arrive in Algeria by air; use the Find flights link to search live fares to its main gateways.

Cities in Algeria

Among the places worth a look in Algeria are Algiers, Oran, Constantine, Sétif, Sidi Bel Abbes, Batna, Béjaïa, Mostaganem, Tiaret and Tlemcen — each has its own guide and sits on the globe for trip-planning.

Exploring the country

A trip to Algeria usually combines a gateway city with a run into the surrounding region; start on the globe to see how the pieces link up by air, road, rail or sea.

Regions & places

Journeys through here

Where to stay in Algeria

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Getting around Algeria

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On the map

Sources & method

Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.