What Are People From Algeria Called?

Name: Algeria
Address: North Africa, Algeria

North Africa, Algeria

Algeria

People from Algeria are called:

People from Algeria are called Algerian.

Demonym:

Algerian

Pronunciation:

/ælˈdʒɪəriən/

About Algeria

Capital city: Algiers.
Largest country in Africa and the 10th largest in the world.
Known for Sahara Desert landscapes, Mediterranean coastline, and ancient Roman ruins.
Rich in oil and natural gas resources with diverse Berber and Arab cultural heritage.

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Population:: 45,400,000 (2024 est.)
Country:: Algeria
Region:: North Africa

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Etymology & Origin

From the Arabic 'al-Jazā'ir', meaning 'the islands', referring to the rocky islands off the coast of the capital city.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Tunisia

east of Algeria

People are called:

Tunisian

Libya

southeast of Algeria

People are called:

Libyan

Morocco

west of Algeria

People are called:

Moroccan

Quick Facts

Population:: 45,400,000 (2024 est.)
Country:: Algeria
Region:: North Africa

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