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Religion in Algeria is dominated by Muslims at about ninety-nine percent of the population. The vast majority of Muslims in Algeria adhere to Sunni Islam of Maliki school of jurisprudence. There are also almost 100,000 Christians, mostly Pentecostal Protestants.

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Algeria is a multiparty republic whose head of state and government (president) is elected by popular vote to a five-year term. The president has the constitutional authority to appoint and dismiss cabinet members and the prime minister. A November 2008 constitutional amendment eliminated presidential term limits.

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Algeria Geography. As the largest country in Africa, the Arab world, and the Mediterranean Basin, Algeria's landscape consists mostly of high plateaus and the Sahara Desert; in fact, over 90% of the country is covered by the Sahara. The Atlas mountains sit to the north, and the Ahaggar Massif is southeast.

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Arabic

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In the summer months, temperatures in desert regions of Algeria can hit 50 degrees C. But nights in the Sahara are often cold and in winter, temperatures can dip below freezing. The north of Algeria is cooler, enjoying a Mediterranean-style climate.

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The French began their occupation of Algiers in 1830, starting with a landing in Algiers. As occupation turned into colonization, Kabylie remained the only region independent of the French government.

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First Algeria was a Roman colony, part of what was called Mauretania Caesariensis. They became a Roman colony at the close of the Punic wars, 145 b.

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Djellaba, it is a loose long-sleeved robe with a hood used by both genders.

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Djellaba, it is a loose long-sleeved robe with a hood used by both genders.

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Tajine, stew thats usually with lamb or chicken.

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Tajine, stew thats usually with lamb or chicken.

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Couscous, semolina-like pasta made from cracked wheat

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Couscous, semolina-like pasta made from cracked wheat

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Algeria is 99% muslim

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Algeria's population is 40,263,711

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Algeria was proclaimed independent in July 5, 1962.

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Algeria was once apart of France.

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Algeria was once a roman colony.

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Algeria is four times the size of texas!