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Algeria, officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, is a country located in North Africa. In terms of land area, it is the largest country on the Mediterranean Sea, the second largest on the African continent after Sudan, and the eleventh-largest country in the world.

Algeria is bordered in the northeast by Tunisia, in the east by Libya, in the west by Morocco, in the southwest by Western Sahara, Mauritania, and Mali, in the southeast by Niger, and in the north by the Mediterranean Sea. Its size is almost 2,400,000 square kilometres (930,000 sq mi), and it has an estimated population of about 35,700,000 as of January 2010. The capital of Algeria is Algiers. Read More

Articles About Algeria

Ishak Belfodil (L)
Liverpool Transfer Rumour: Rodgers Targets Young Serie A Striker

By IBTimes UK

Liverpool prepare to bring Parma striker Ishak Belfodil to Anfield, despite interest from Juventus and Borussia Dortmund. (10:27 pm)

MORE TOPICS: REAL MADRID

Petrofac makes a good start to the year
Petrofac Expects Modest Growth as Algeria Gas Revival Deferred

By IBTimes UK

The company's order backlog has risen to an all time high of $12.1bn as of 30, April. (May 17)

MORE TOPICS: MEXICO, MANAGEMENT, LONDON

Algeria contemplates future without ailing Bouteflika

By Reuters UK

Ill-health may force veteran Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, now in hospital in Paris, to hasten his departure from power, plunging a youthful, restless nation into an uncertain political transition. (May 01)

MORE TOPICS: UNEMPLOYMENT, IMF, ELECTIONS, EGYPT, LIBYA, TUNISIA

French nationals Philippe Verdon and Serge Lazarevic, who are being held hostage by Al Qaeda
Spain Arrests Two Terror Suspects with 'Similar Profile' to Boston Bombers

By IBTimes UK

Spanish ministry says al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb suspects have similar profile to Boston bombers. (Apr 23)

MORE TOPICS: AL-QAEDA, MALI

the camel
Mali Gives 'Bigger and Better-Looking Camel' to Hollande after Locals Eat First Gift

By IBTimes UK

Timbuktu residents asked to look after camel presented to French president dine out on it instead. (Apr 10)

MORE TOPICS: MALI

Ryad Boudebouz
Liverpool And Marseille Playmaker Target Staying Patient Over Future

By IBTimes UK

Ryad Boudebouz says he would like to prove himself at a top French club, then make a move abroad, as Liverpool continue to be connected to the playmaker. (Apr 09)

Camel, alive
Mali Locals Eat President Hollande's Camel

By IBTimes UK

Hungry villagers can't resist animal gifted to French president for defeating Islamists (Apr 09)

MORE TOPICS: AL-QAEDA, MALI

Hair Implant with Ski Trip? Turkish Tourism Branches Out

By Reuters

Sitting in a private clinic in an upscale neighborhood of Istanbul, Saleh, a human resources executive from Qatar, is preparing to leave Turkey with a smile on his face and more hair on his head. (Apr 04)

MORE TOPICS: GERMANY, GDP, MANAGEMENT, EMERGING MARKETS, DENTAL, INVESTMENT

Nabil Ghilas
Everton Transfer News: Primera Liga Striker Flattered by Toffees' Interest

By IBTimes UK

Moreirense striker Nabil Ghilas claims he is flattered by the reported interest in him from Everton. (Apr 02)

MORE TOPICS: PORTUGAL

Mali
Canadians Involved In Algeria Gas Plant Attack Site Indentified As Two School Friends

By IBTimes CA

Canadians involved in an Algerian gas plant attack early this year were finally identified as two former high school friends both in early twenties. (Apr 02)

MORE TOPICS: MALI, AL-QAEDA, JAPAN, LONDON