French historians estimate that up to , Algerians were killed, while the Algerian government says more than one million people died. The country later endured a brutal internal conflict after when elections that Islamists appeared certain to win were cancelled in ; a low-level Islamist insurgency still affects Algeria.
The Sahara desert covers more than four-fifths of the land. Algeria is the continent's biggest country, and is the world's 10th largest. Oil and gas reserves were discovered there in the s, but most Algerians live along the northern coast.
Abdelmadjid Tebboune won the December presidential election from a field candidates all associated with the era of Abdelaziz Bouteflika, the long-serving head of state forced out of office by mass protests in April. The opposition boycotted the election, demanding a clean sweep of the military-dominated elite and a sustained campaign against corruption.
Mr Tebboune has pledged to carry out the necessary reforms, but the former civil servant faces a serious challenge in winning over public trust. Algeria has a lively private press but the state broadcaster avoids criticism of the government.
Recent legislation allows several privately-owned TV stations to operate from Algerian soil, but none of them are opposition-leaning.
Some key dates in Algeria's history:. Thousands are killed in suppression of ensuing unrest. The southernmost point of Algeria is situated on the border that Algeria shares with Mali. The southern point of extremity in Algeria is in commune of Tin Zaouatine, which is part of the Tamanrasset Province. The easternmost point of Algeria is at the exact location where Libya, Algeria, and Niger intersect.
This tripoint falls within the boundaries of the Illizi Province. At this position, Algeria's western point of extremity sits on the border that separates Western Sahara , Morocco , and Algeria. As a country made up of forty-eight distinct provinces, Algeria's total area is 2,, square miles. Algeria ranks as the tenth largest country based on total area. The population of Algeria is 42,, people. From there, by dividing the population by the total area, the population density of Algeria comes to about 18 people per square mile.
Where is Algeria in the World? Total Area, Population, and Density As a country made up of forty-eight distinct provinces, Algeria's total area is 2,, square miles. World View: Continent View:. Official Name. People's Democratic Republic of Algeria. Common Name.
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