Algeria: capital, population, borders and facts
Algeria is a country in Africa. Its capital city is Algiers. Roughly 46 million people live there, based on rounded estimates for around 2024. Algeria shares a land border with 7 countries: Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Tunisia and Western Sahara. Its coast touches the Mediterranean Sea. The national flag uses green, white and red.
| Capital city | Algiers |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population (approx.) | 46 million |
| Land neighbours | 7: Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Tunisia, Western Sahara |
| Seas and oceans | Mediterranean Sea |
| Flag colours | green, white, red |
Outline of Algeria
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Algeria?
The capital of Algeria is Algiers.
What is the population of Algeria?
Algeria has roughly 46 million people (rounded estimate, around 2024).
Which countries border Algeria?
Algeria borders Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Tunisia and Western Sahara.
Is Algeria landlocked?
No, Algeria is not landlocked.
Travel basics for Algeria
In Algeria, traffic drives on the right, plug types C and F and emergency number police 1548, ambulance 14, fire 14. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Algeria travel basics page.
Put what you know about Algeria to the test
Facts stick better when you use them. New puzzles appear every day, and these games use this kind of fact:
- Capital: the capital of Algeria is Algiers. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: The Algeria flag uses green, white and red. Can you tell flags apart from their colours? Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: Algeria has 7 land neighbours. Name a country's neighbours against the clock in Neighbour Rush, or find the shortest land route between two countries in Border Run.
- Population: With roughly 46 million people, Algeria is a good one to compare in Population Match or Population Showdown.
- Everything at once: work out a hidden country from six clues in Mystery Country, or browse all geography games.
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