Formal Name: People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria
Local Name: République algérienne démocratique et populaire
Government: Semi-presidential republic
Structure: 48 provinces (wilayas), 553 districts (daïras) & 1,541 municipalities (baladiyahs)
Formation: 1014 (Hammadid dynasty)
Motto: By the people and for the people
Flag: Drapeau de l’Algérie
Anthem: We Pledge
Languages: Arabic, French, Tamazight
Population: 35 million
Area: 2,381,741 km2 (11th)
Currency: Algerian dinar (DZD)
Capital: Algiers
Main Cities: Oran, Constantine, Annaba, Batna
Codes: .dz (internet), +213 (phone)