Algeria

Algeria is located in the Maghreb region of North Africa. Read more about Algeria, Location, Bordering Countries, Capital, Latest News.

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Algeria Latest News

Recently, the 7th round of Foreign Office Consultations between India and Algeria was held in Algiers.

About Algeria

  • Location: It is located in the Maghreb region of North Africa.
  • Bordering countries: It is bordered by seven countries namely Tunisia, Libya, and Niger to the northeast, east, and southeast respectively; Mali, Mauritania, and Western Sahara lie to the southwest. Morocco borders to the west.
  • Maritime Border: It has a coastline on the Mediterranean Sea to the north.  
  • Capital City: Algiers

Geographical Features of Algeria

  • Climate: It mainly consists of Mediterranean climate, with warm, dry summers and mild, rainy winters.
  • Major Rivers: Djedi River and Chelif River 
  • Highest Point: Mount Tahat
  • Mountain Ranges: Mountain ranges in Algeria include the Atlas mountains, the Saharan Atlas, the Tell Atlas, the Hoggar Mountains, and the Tassili n’ Ajjer mountains.
  • Natural Resources:  It has abundant natural resources including oil, gas, solar energy, iron, zinc, lead, silicon, and helium.

Source: News On Air

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