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• The Hidden Wonders of Beni Isguen

  The fortified city of Beni Isguen is not only an oasis in the Sahara Desert in Algeria, but it is a religious city that has been left untouched by the modernization of the world. The community ...

• Origins of The Desert Foxes

  The national football team of Algeria is managed by the Fédération Algérienne de Football. Known by the nickname of “Les Fennecs” (The Desert Foxes), the team qualified in two consecutive ...

• A Unique Tour of Ancient Mila

  Many countries around the world have ancient cities that are known not for their entertainment qualities or activities but because they have become significant as part of their heritage and a ...

• Eid al-Adha – Festival of the Sacrifice

  Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice) is an important Islamic religious festival that is observed by Muslims world-wide. In Algeria, a predominantly Muslim country, this festival is also ...

• In Salah – An Intriguing Desert Oasis

  Visitors who travel to Algeria are often not aware of the smaller, cultural and traditional towns that are located off the beaten track. These desert gems are hidden on the outskirts of ...

• CIRMA1 – A Great Initiative for the Mining Industry

  Algeria has always been a country that is known for its rich mineral resources and in recent years great efforts have been made to bring attention to mining and the mining industry of Algeria. ...

• Algeria’s New Grand Mosque

  As soon as the word got out that Algeria was going ahead with the construction of the New Grand Mosque in the bay of Algiers, many engineering companies and architectural firms submitted their ...

• Moscow Circus on Ice Tours Algeria

  The Great Moscow Circus on Ice arrived in the fascinating country of Algeria in September 2007 and, starting in Algiers, will be undertaking a six month tour through the country, stopping at ...

• The Highly Accomplished Hélène Cixous

  Hélène Cixous was born in Oran, Algeria on 5 June 1937 to Jewish parents, with her mother being of German descent and her father Algerian Sephardic. Hélène Cixous is credited with being a ...

• Nobel Laureate Albert Camus

  Though he is noted more as being a French author and philosopher, Albert Camus was in fact born and raised in Algeria. This extraordinary man sent many intellectuals into frenzy over his ...