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  • النضال المجيد لآسيا جبار

    تعتبر آسيا جبار رمزا للمحنة العامة للمرأة الجزائرية، ولقد لعبت دورا ممتازا في تحرير الجزائر. تجد النساء المظلومات العزاء في كلمهاتها التي كتبتها تحت اسم بديل حتى لاتعلم بها عائلتها ...

  • Iconic Land: The Sahara Desert of Algeria

    With over 80% of its land occupied by the Sahara Desert, Algeria is a country for the true adventurer. The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world encompassing over 3.5 million square ...

  • Annaba, Algeria: 3,000 Years of History

    It was no accident that seafaring explorers from far off Phoenicia (today’s Lebanon) hoisted their flag at the site of Annaba more than 3,000 years ago. Then as now, Annaba is a natural port ...

  • الألعاب الإفريقية لسنة 2007 بالجزائر

    تنعقد إحدى أكبر الملتقيات الرياضة في إفريقيا كل أربع سنوات تحت إشراف رابطة اللجان الأولمبية الوطنية في إفريقيا. تعرف هذه الألعاب بالألعاب الإفريقية وستنعقد دورة هذه السنة في عاصمة الجزائر.

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  • Ain Sefra

    If you are looking for a truly quaint little Saharan desert town, Ain Sefra is the place to go. Situated where the Atlas Mountains begin their descent into the midst of the Sahara, there is little wonder why this town is called "The Gateway to the Desert". The small town is set at an altitude of roughly 1000 meters above sea level and, while it is nothing amazing in itself, the views of the ...

  • Wedding Customs

    In Algeria, as in all Arab countries, society revolves around religion and the religious customs of Islam. Marriage in Algeria is taken very seriously and is considered by most as a sign of maturity. According to the Qur'an, marriage must be based upon love. Algeria's wedding customs amongst those following the Muslim religion are much the same as in other practicing Muslim communities.

  • North West

    The beautiful coastline and spectacular mountain ranges of the North West region of Algeria attracts thousands of visitors to the destinations in this region each year. Visitors to the North West region have a vast variety of destinations to choose from, including Saida, Ain Temouchent, Tiaret, Mascara, Oran, Relizane, Mostaganem and Sidi Bel Abbes. Founded in 1851, the town of Ain ...

  • Hassi Messaoud

    Hassi Messaoud is not only a town but also a watering hole and a major oilfield in southeast Algeria. While it has only really gained significance in more recent years due to the large oil reservoirs in the area, the town has been around for many, many years.

  • Djemaa el-Djedid

    At approximately three hundred and fifty years old, the Djemaa el-Djedid Mosque is by no means a new religious site, as the name reflects. The Djemaa el-Djedid Mosque was constructed in 1660, during the Ottoman period, and even though its designation changed a few times over the centuries, and reconstruction was done to suit its new purposes, the building survived the French onslaught, which ...

  • Political Parties

    Algeria has in place a multi-party political system. In order for Algeria's political parties to gain power they often form coalition governments with those who uphold similar principles. What is a political party? It is a political organization that endorses a particular ideology or bases its standards on particular issues which have the goal of operating some sort of power, typically ...

  • Central

    Referring to Central Algeria, does not specifically mean the centre of the country, but in the case of Algeria, where the capital city is located. Algiers is therefore situated in Central Algeria, along the Mediterranean Coast. Cities such as Bouire, Tizi Ouzou, Medea, Blida and Boumerdes are all located in Central Algeria. Algiers is not only the capital city of the country, it is also the ...

  • Recipes

    Algeria has a great selection of delicious savory meals that are native to the country. Nuts are used extensively in Algerian recipes, as are a variety of aromatic spices. We trust you will enjoy cooking and savoring the flavors of these recipes from Algeria.

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