Your Algeria blog 2010-03-04T11:00:46+00:00 DotClear daily 1 2010-03-04T11:00:46+00:00 2010-03-04T11:00:46+00:00 2010-03-04T11:00:46+00:00 http://www.algeria.com/blog/algerias-2010-world-cup-team Editor Features

With the 2010 Football World Cup looming, teams from all over the globe who qualified for participation in this event are making their preparations to compete in this anticipated football extravaganza. The Algerian football team has fought their way to the 2010 Football World Cup with tenacity and courage, and has just started to take part in warm up matches in preparation for the main event, which will be hosted in South Africa. The entire country will be supporting their team and encouraging them to perform at their best.

With the 2010 Football World Cup looming, teams from all over the globe who qualified for participation in this event are making their preparations to compete in this anticipated football extravaganza. The Algerian football team has fought their way to the 2010 Football World Cup with tenacity and courage, and has just started to take part in warm up matches in preparation for the main event, which will be hosted in South Africa. The entire country will be supporting their team and encouraging them to perform at their best. 2010-02-03T08:13:04+00:00 2010-02-03T08:13:04+00:00 http://www.algeria.com/blog/the-music-of-intik Editor Features

Intik is a well-known Algerian rap group made up of Youssef (Youss for short), Reda, Nabil and Samir. Their music is a blend of rap, reggae and Algerian melodies, with Algeria’s political unrest featured as a major theme in their lyrics.

Intik is a well-known Algerian rap group made up of Youssef (Youss for short), Reda, Nabil and Samir. Their music is a blend of rap, reggae and Algerian melodies, with Algeria’s political unrest featured as a major theme in their lyrics. 2010-01-08T07:42:48+00:00 2010-01-08T07:42:48+00:00 http://www.algeria.com/blog/iles-habibas-marine-nature-reserve Editor Features

Bird watching and nature enthusiasts will certainly be interested in Algeria’s Iles Habibas Marine Nature Reserve. This fascinating natural feature comprises two islands called Charguia and Gharbia. Located some 12 km from the Algerian mainland, near to the Les Andalouses headland, and 11 km northwest of Cap Sigale, this marine nature reserve covers some 40 hectares, encompassing scrub vegetation such as Frankenia corymbosa, Ephedra fragilis and Withania frutescens. It is also been a named an important site due to the rare birds found here.

Bird watching and nature enthusiasts will certainly be interested in Algeria’s Iles Habibas Marine Nature Reserve. This fascinating natural feature comprises two islands called Charguia and Gharbia. Located some 12 km from the Algerian mainland, near to the Les Andalouses headland, and 11 km northwest of Cap Sigale, this marine nature reserve covers some 40 hectares, encompassing scrub vegetation such as Frankenia corymbosa, Ephedra fragilis and Withania frutescens. It is also been a named an important site due to the rare birds found here. 2009-12-15T11:45:13+00:00 2009-12-15T11:45:13+00:00 http://www.algeria.com/blog/lovely-le-jardin-dessai Editor Features

Located on the outskirts of the city of Algiers, Le Jardin d'Essai dates back to 1832 when the then ruling French government took the initiative to establish a botanical garden for the preservation and propagation of all the country's indigenous plants, for both their aesthetic and their economic value. This soon expanded to include a wide variety of foreign plants that proved suitable to the climatic conditions of Algeria.

Located on the outskirts of the city of Algiers, Le Jardin d'Essai dates back to 1832 when the then ruling French government took the initiative to establish a botanical garden for the preservation and propagation of all the country's indigenous plants, for both their aesthetic and their economic value. This soon expanded to include a wide variety of foreign plants that proved suitable to the climatic conditions of Algeria. 2009-11-19T11:13:59+00:00 2009-11-19T11:13:59+00:00 http://www.algeria.com/blog/uncover-the-history-of-the-madaure-ruins Editor Travel

Visitors to Algeria often try to find attractions and sights that are steeped in history, as well as a little off the beaten path. In the Souk-Ahras province of the country, near Thagaste, lies an ancient part of Algerian history, which is not only fascinating to explore, but a wondrous sight to behold. It is a monument to the Roman influence in Algeria, and visitors are able to travel back in time to marvel at the earliest design and architectural techniques that ensured the survival of some structures at the Madaure Ruins.

Visitors to Algeria often try to find attractions and sights that are steeped in history, as well as a little off the beaten path. In the Souk-Ahras province of the country, near Thagaste, lies an ancient part of Algerian history, which is not only fascinating to explore, but a wondrous sight to behold. It is a monument to the Roman influence in Algeria, and visitors are able to travel back in time to marvel at the earliest design and architectural techniques that ensured the survival of some structures at the Madaure Ruins. 2009-10-26T10:23:13+00:00 2009-10-26T10:23:13+00:00 http://www.algeria.com/blog/travel-to-biskra Editor Travel

On the borders of the Sahara Desert is a picturesque oasis that breaks the endless horizon of sand with its beautiful buildings and massive date palm plantations. It is estimated that the city of Biskra is home to approximately a hundred and fifty thousand date palm trees that are very important to the economy of city. With a population of over two hundred thousand, Biskra is the capital city of the Biskra Province and is a fascinating destination in Algeria for visitors to explore.

On the borders of the Sahara Desert is a picturesque oasis that breaks the endless horizon of sand with its beautiful buildings and massive date palm plantations. It is estimated that the city of Biskra is home to approximately a hundred and fifty thousand date palm trees that are very important to the economy of city. With a population of over two hundred thousand, Biskra is the capital city of the Biskra Province and is a fascinating destination in Algeria for visitors to explore. 2009-10-02T11:12:39+00:00 2009-10-02T11:12:39+00:00 http://www.algeria.com/blog/ben-badis-mosque-in-constantine Editor Travel

It is rather fitting that one of the most breathtaking attractions in Constantine, Algeria, is named after one of the most influential and admired members of the Algeria community. Born on 4 December 1889 in Constantine, Abdelhamid Ben Badis became a vital campaigner for religious reform and established the Association of Muslim Algerian Ulema. His studies and travels might have taken him on journeys outside of Algeria, but he always returned, eventually passing away in 1940 in the city of Constantine.

It is rather fitting that one of the most breathtaking attractions in Constantine, Algeria, is named after one of the most influential and admired members of the Algeria community. Born on 4 December 1889 in Constantine, Abdelhamid Ben Badis became a vital campaigner for religious reform and established the Association of Muslim Algerian Ulema. His studies and travels might have taken him on journeys outside of Algeria, but he always returned, eventually passing away in 1940 in the city of Constantine. 2009-09-02T09:08:10+00:00 2009-09-02T09:08:10+00:00 http://www.algeria.com/blog/new-town-for-algeria Editor News

When looking at a country, each town and city has its own history, from its establishment through to its continued growth and development. Usually, cities begin as small settlements that grow from there, and it is very rare to hear of a country has decided to build a new town or city. In the case of the new La Ville Nouvelle de Hassi Messaoud town, Algeria has made the decision to begin construction so as to provide housing for approximately eighty thousand residents who work for the oil fields.

When looking at a country, each town and city has its own history, from its establishment through to its continued growth and development. Usually, cities begin as small settlements that grow from there, and it is very rare to hear of a country has decided to build a new town or city. In the case of the new La Ville Nouvelle de Hassi Messaoud town, Algeria has made the decision to begin construction so as to provide housing for approximately eighty thousand residents who work for the oil fields. 2009-08-07T08:44:55+00:00 2009-08-07T08:44:55+00:00 http://www.algeria.com/blog/chateau-neuf-in-oran Editor Features

Algeria may not be the most common tourist destination on the planet, but it is steadily gaining popularity due to the diversity of architectural attractions that can be found here. From Roman ruins to Turkish turrets, Algerian architecture is filled with contrasts and therein lies its appeal.

Algeria may not be the most common tourist destination on the planet, but it is steadily gaining popularity due to the diversity of architectural attractions that can be found here. From Roman ruins to Turkish turrets, Algerian architecture is filled with contrasts and therein lies its appeal. 2009-07-14T13:12:03+00:00 2009-07-14T13:12:03+00:00 http://www.algeria.com/blog/pan-african-cultural-festival-starting-soon Editor Features

It has been 40 years since the first Pan-African Cultural Festival of Algiers took place – 40 years too long. Now after years of dormancy, the event has finally made its way back into the limelight. The 2nd Pan-African Cultural Festival is scheduled to take place from 5-20 July in Algiers and already the line-up promises to be mind-blowing.

It has been 40 years since the first Pan-African Cultural Festival of Algiers took place – 40 years too long. Now after years of dormancy, the event has finally made its way back into the limelight. The 2nd Pan-African Cultural Festival is scheduled to take place from 5-20 July in Algiers and already the line-up promises to be mind-blowing.