What is the Capital of Algeria?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Algeria is Algiers. Algeria is located in Northern Africa, Africa, with a population of 47,400,000. The official currency is the Algerian dinar and the primary language spoken is Arabic.
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Algiers at a glance
| Capital city | Algiers |
|---|---|
| Country | Algeria (People's Democratic Republic of Algeria) |
| Region | Northern Africa, Africa |
| Country population | 47,400,000 (32nd largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+01:00 |
| Currency | Algerian dinar (DZD) |
| Calling code | +213 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Algeria
- Tunis, capital of Tunisia
- Tripoli, capital of Libya
- Niamey, capital of Niger
- Nouakchott, capital of Mauritania
- Bamako, capital of Mali
- Rabat, capital of Morocco
Algeria in context
- Algeria covers 2,381,741 km², making it the 10th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 20 people per km² ranks 168th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 6 countries: Tunisia, Libya, Niger, Mauritania, Mali, Morocco.
- With 47,400,000 people, Algeria holds about 18.1% of the population of Northern Africa.
- That is roughly 3.2% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Sunday.
- Algeria is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Algeria — FAQ
What is the capital of Algeria?
The capital of Algeria is Algiers.
Is Algiers the largest city in Algeria?
Yes — Algiers is both the capital and the largest city of Algeria.
What country is Algiers in?
Algiers is the capital city of Algeria.
What continent is Algiers in?
Algiers, the capital of Algeria, is located in Africa.
Is Algiers the capital of Algeria?
Yes — Algiers is the capital of Algeria (official name: People's Democratic Republic of Algeria).
Algiers is the capital of which country?
Algiers is the capital of Algeria, in Northern Africa.
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