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Djanet – Jewel of the Sahara Desert
It is not easy to describe the Djanet. One could say that it is a settlement or a cluster of villages, surrounding a breathtaking oasis in the middle of the Sahara desert. It is situated in the Tassili National Park in Algeria and has approximately 15 000 local residents. There are no urban buildings in the Djanet oasis and it seems to be a location that is lost in time and has been able to keep its air of nostalgia. It is easy to see why Djanet is called the “Jewel of the Desert”.
Abdelaziz Belkhadem – Prime Minister of Algeria
The current Prime Minister of Algeria took over power from Ahmed Ouyahia in 2006, after Ouyahia’s resignation. A Prime Minister of Algeria is appointed by the President; and as Prime Minister he is the head of the Algerian government.
Beautiful Birds in Algeria
Algeria has over 406 different bird species or 53 families of birds inhabiting the country. Of those species, there is one endemic bird species in Algeria, which means that there is only one species that inhabits Algeria and is found nowhere else in the world. There are eight specialty birds, which means that they are distinguished in some way in comparison to other birds. Algeria also has nine endangered species, which could become extinct in the near future.
Tipasa – Roman Heritage in Algeria
Algeria is an ancient country with many fascinating historical attractions. The ancient Phoenician town of Tipasa is one such attraction. Situated on the coast of Algeria, this ancient town was once brimming with inhabitants. Today, it seldom receives much attention but is a noteworthy attraction in Algeria.
New Rock Art in Algeria – An Exciting Discovery
There is no greater source of insight into the lives of prehistoric people than rock art. There is little wonder then, that a massive furor always accompanies the discovery of legitimate new rock art. This is exactly what has happened with the discovery of Neolithic rock etchings in Algeria.
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