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Most often referred to simply as Warda, Algerian singer Warda Al-Jazairia (Rose of Algeria) had a voice that has been described as powerful, yet sweet and sultry. Certainly, her soulful songs and vibrant personality earned her many fans over the years of her successful career and the news of her death on May 17 in Cairo has resulted in an outpouring of grief and tributes. Warda sang in various Arab dialects and was well known for her love songs and her patriotic songs for the Arab world at large, and particularly for Algeria.
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Featuring an Algerian immigrant teacher at a school in Montreal, dealing with difficult and heartbreaking circumstances, the film Monsieur Lazhar was written and directed by Canadian Philippe Falardeau and stars Algerian comedian and writer Mohamed Saïd Fellag. It premiered at the 2011 Locarno Film Festival before being screened in the 'Spotlight' category at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival earlier this year. As the entry for Canada, it was one of five Oscar nominees for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 2012 Academy Awards – the other nominations coming from Belgium, Germany, Israel and Poland.
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Named after Muhammad bin Abu Hafs of the Masmuda tribe of Morocco, the Hafsid Dynasty ruled the area stretching from the west of Libya to the east of Algeria, known at the time as Ifriqiya. Muhammad bin Abu Hafs was appointed to the position of governor of Ifriqiya by the Caliph of the Almohad Empire at the time, Muhammad an-Nasir. The Hafsid dynasty ruled from 1229 to 1574, during which time they were constantly under threat of attack by the Banu Ghaniya –relatives of the Almoravids who had earlier been defeated and replaced by the Almohads.
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Algerian author Boualem Sansal has achieved international acclaim and is considered one of the country's most important writers. He has been the recipient of a number of renowned literary awards and his novels have touched the hearts of many.
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Thought to measure 750 kilometers or more, the linear defensive structure known as Fossatum Africae was built during the rule of the Roman Empire as a measure to both defend and control the southern borders of its interests in North Africa. The four preserved sections of this historic structure are found in Algeria and neighboring Tunisia, remaining as a reminder of a time in history when the Roman Empire appeared to be unstoppable in its conquests.
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Spending some time in the museums of your holiday destination is a great way to gain insight into the history and culture of the people who live there. In the Algerian city of Oran, the Ahmed Zabana National Museum is of particular interest, as it outlines the tumultuous history of the region when activists used many avenues to gain independence – a goal finally achieved in 1962 with Algeria's independence being declared on July 5 of that year. In addition to the history section of the museum, there are some interesting natural history exhibits, as well as the works of a number of Algerian and foreign artists.
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Algeria is a vast country with a range of different habitat types offering shelter and sustenance for a wide variety of birds and other wildlife. With the southern region of Algeria consisting mainly of desert, the majority of the thirty-one documented Important Bird Areas (IBA) are found along the coastline and in the mountainous northern regions of the country. In fact twenty-three IBAs are found in theTell Atlas region, and with six IBAs in the El Kala region, east of Annaba and near the coastline, this is a popular area for birding enthusiasts. Lying to the south of the town of Constantine, the wetlands of Chotts Constantinois include five IBAs and are also worthwhile sites for bird watchers to visit.
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With the Mediterranean Sea forming the country's northern border, Algeria has access to a host of marine animals, some of the most fascinating being those belonging to the order Cetacea - whales, dolphins and porpoises. Taken from the ancient Greek word relating to the mythological sea monster Ceto, which was destroyed by Perseus, Cetology is the study and conservation of these magnificent creatures that are renowned for their amiable nature and high level of intelligence.
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