Located in North Africa, Algeria consists of 58 provinces and has 1,200 km of Mediterranean coastline, as well as a diverse landscape featuring plains, high plateaus, mountain ranges, and a vast desert covering 2 million km².
The official languages are Arabic and Tamazight. Other languages such as French and English are also spoken. The predominantly youthful Algerian population counts 46.63 million of mostly Muslim inhabitants of diverse cultural backgrounds, known for their passion for sports and artistic expressions, rich culinary traditions, immense generosity, lively humor, and strong national pride
At a crossroads of Arab, African and Mediterranean cultures, Algeria is home to numerous Numidian and Roman sites. There are seven Algerian landmarks and monuments listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites:
- Tassili n’Ajjer, (in Tamanrasset and Illizi provinces)
- Djemila (in Sétif province)
- The M’zab Valley (in Ghardaïa province)
- The Casbah (in Algiers), the Kalaa of Beni Hammad (in M’sila province), Timgad (in Batna province), and Cherchell (in Tipaza province)
Each Algerian city has its own distinct musical, culinary, and traditional attire style. Festivals are held throughout the year to celebrate historical milestones, religious holidays, and cultural events.