What is the capital of Algeria?
Last Updated:
Algiers, also known as al-Jazā’ir, is the capital and largest city of Algeria. It is located on the northern coast of Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea. Founded in the 10th century, Algiers has been ruled by several empires and has played an important role in the history of the Maghreb. Today, it is a cosmopolitan city with a diverse population and an architecture that reflects its rich cultural and historical past.
You may also be interested in
geography
What is the capital of Algeria?
Answer
Algiers or al-Jazā'ir is the capital and largest city of Algeria. The city is located on the bay of Algiers on the Mediterranean Sea. It leans against the hills bordering the Mitidja plain. Algiers is a political, university and cultural centre. The city is industrialized and has a commercial port. Algiers has about 2.3 million inhabitants. The agglomeration is populated by nearly 6.8 million people.