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ALGERIA. By Adam, Cole, and Logan. LOCATION. Location: Africa Algeria is in all four hemispheres 2 nd largest country in Africa. 11 th largest country in the world. GEOGRAPHY & CLIMATE. 80-90% of Algeria is a desert. Has biggest sand dunes.
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ALGERIA By Adam, Cole, and Logan
LOCATION • Location: Africa • Algeria is in all four hemispheres • 2nd largest country in Africa. • 11th largest country in the world.
GEOGRAPHY & CLIMATE • 80-90% of Algeria is a desert. • Has biggest sand dunes. • It is hot, arid weather and at night it can get very cold
ALGIERS • Capital of Algeria. • Population: 1.7 million people • Algiers is sometimes known as“The White City” because of the buildings.
LANGUAGE • Arabic is the main language spoken in Algeria. • French & Berber are also spoken
CURRENCY • The main money used in Algeria is called a Dinar. • One U.S dollar is worth about 80 Dinars.
JOBS & EDUCATION • Hardly anyone has jobs in Algeria, and if they do, they must have worked hard for it. • School is mandatory for all children ages 6- 15 years old.
Chaabi • Chaabi is sometimes referred to as “The people’s music”.
SPORTS • Algerians favorite sports are soccer, and running.