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Africa's second largest country, Algeria is about three and a half times the size of Texas.Pasta-like couscous, made of semolina flour, is a staple food in Algeria.Most marriages are arranged by families.A moustache is the traditional symbol of manhood.
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The flag of Algeria, most recently adopted on 3 July 1962, has a vertical band of green on the hoist side and a vertical band of white on the fly side. In the center of the flag are a red crescent and a red five-pointed star. The crescent and star are traditional symbols of the Islamic faith. White, green, and red are traditional Arab colors.
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Hear the name of the country.
The common name of the country is Algeria. The official name is the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria (Al Jumhuriyah al Jaza’iriyah ad Dimuqratiyah ash Sha’biyah).
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Hear the national anthem.
The national anthem of Algeria is “The Pledge.” Adopted in 1963. Lyrics by Mufdi Zakariah; music by Mohamed Fawzi.
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| Country and Development Data | |
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Capital: Algiers
Current Time: 7:40 AM
Latitude: 36.47
Longitude: 2.03
Population: 33,769,668 (rank=36)
Area, sq. mi.: 919,590 (rank=11)
Area, sq. km.: 2,381,740
Human Dev. Index rank: 104 of 177 countries
Adjusted for women: 94 of 156 countries
Real GDP per capita: $7,062
Adult literacy rate: 80% (male); 60% (female)
Infant mortality rate: 34 per 1,000 births
Life expectancy: 70 (male); 73 (female)
Currency: Algerian dinar
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Additional Content for Algeria
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