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Some cool facts about Algeria
Posted on Sep 28, 2025
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Algeria is the largest country in Africa and the 10th largest in the world by total surface area.
Approximately 90% of the country is covered by the Sahara Desert, making it the largest hot desert in the world.
The capital city, Algiers, is known as "Alger la Blanche" (Algiers the White) due to its white-painted buildings.
Algeria has a rich history with ancient Roman ruins like Timgad and Djemila still standing today.
The Great Mosque of Algiers, completed in 2019, is Africa's largest mosque and features the world's tallest minaret at 265 meters.
Algeria's diverse landscapes include Mediterranean beaches, mountainous regions, and vast desert dunes.
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