Algeria
Algeria is Africa's largest country, and tenth largest in the world, occupying a vast territory from the Mediterranean coast, extending southward into the heart of the Sahara. Algeria is home to more than 45 million people (2022), a majority of whom are Arabs, practising Sunni Islam. Arabic and Tamazight are Algeria's official languages.
Algeria has seen the rise and fall of many empires and dynasties, from the ancient Numidians, Phoenicians, and Carthaginians, to the Romans and Byzantines. The influence of ruling Arab and Berber dynasties, Spaniards, and the Ottoman Turks left indelible imprints on the traditions, language, and architecture of Algeria, which endure to the present day.
Diplomatic relations between Algeria and Australia date from 1962, when Algeria became independent from France.
Energy exports are the backbone of Algeria's economy, which has the world's ninth largest reserves of natural gas and sixteenth largest oil reserves.
Australia's Embassy in Paris has non-resident accreditation to Algeria.
Economic and trade information
Algeria economic fact sheet [PDF]
Travel information
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- Read the travel advice for Algeria
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- Australian Passports Office
- Visa information
Heads of Government
Includes Heads of State, Prime Ministers, Foreign, Trade and Aid Ministers
Embassies and consulates
Australia
The Australian Embassy in France is responsible for Algeria