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Algeria

Algeria. Abbie Crone . The Land. Gateway between Africa and Europe Surrounded by Morocco, Libya, and Mauritania Bordering the Mediterranean Sea petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, phosphates, uranium, lead, zinc Mostly plateau and desert Some Mountains. Climate/Vegetation.

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Algeria

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  1. Algeria AbbieCrone

  2. The Land • Gateway between Africa and Europe • Surrounded by Morocco, Libya, and Mauritania • Bordering the Mediterranean Sea • petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, phosphates, uranium, lead, zinc • Mostly plateau and desert • Some Mountains

  3. Climate/Vegetation • Rainfall in the winter • Plateaus, southern slopes and ranges don’t get much rain • Winters are not cold • Dessert temperatures are extremely hot even in the winter

  4. Government • Republic • Socialist government • President Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA • Every 5 years president is elected by popular vote • Constitution then abolished term limits • Last election was 2009 next will be 2014 • Judicial Branch = Supreme Court

  5. History and Current Events • Independence on July 3, 1962 • 130 years of French rule • Islamic Salvation Front won the first election in 1991

  6. Economy • Exports: petroleum, natural gas, and petroleum • Export partners: US 23.9%, Italy 15.5%, Spain 11.4%, France 8%, Netherlands 7.8%, Canada 6.8% (2008) • 69.9% of total population can read

  7. Culture • Sunni Muslim 99%, Christian and Jewish 1%\ • Arabic is the language of 81% of Algeria's population • National dish = couscous, steamed semolina wheat served with lamb or chicken, cooked vegetables, and gravy

  8. Places to visit • Algiers – capitol….. Many historic buildings • Constantine • Oran

  9. Citation • Pics4Learning | Free Photos for Education. Web. 17 Mar. 2010. <http://www.pics4learning.com/details.php?img=algeria.jpg>. • "BBC News - Algeria Country Profile." BBC NEWS | News Front Page. Web. 17 Mar. 2010. <http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/country_profiles/790556.stm>. •  "CIA - The World Factbook -- Algeria." Welcome to the CIA Web Site Central Intelligence Agency. Web. 17 Mar. 2010. <https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ag.html>. •  "Algeria Facts, Algeria Flag -- National Geographic." Travel & Cultures -- National Geographic. Web. 18 Mar. 2010. <http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/countries/algeria-facts/>. • "Climate of Algeria." Ancient / Classical History - Ancient Greece & Rome & Classics Research Guide. Web. 18 Mar. 2010. <http://ancienthistory.about.com/od/atlas/qt/climateAlgeria.htm>. •  "Culture of Algeria - Traditional, History, People, Clothing, Traditions, Women, Beliefs, Food, Customs, Family, Social, Dress, Marriage, Men, Life, Wedding, Population, Religion, Rituals." Countries and Their Cultures. Web. 22 Mar. 2010. <http://www.everyculture.com/A-Bo/Algeria.html>. • "Algeria." Getting Away With Jim Bruner. Web. 22 Mar. 2010. <http://www.gettingaway.com/directory/africa/algeria/main.html#Oran>.

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