Algiers
North Africa, Algeria
Algeria
People from Algiers are called:
Male/General:
Algerian
Pronunciation:
/ælˈdʒɪəriən/
Etymology & Origin
From Arabic 'al-Jazā'ir', meaning 'the islands', referring to the rocky islands off the coast.
About Algiers
- Capital and largest city of Algeria since French colonial times.
- Major Mediterranean port known as 'Al-Jazā'ir al-Bayda' (Algiers the White).
- Historic city with Ottoman and French colonial architecture.
- Important center for oil and gas industry in North Africa.
- UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring the historic Casbah district.
Nearby Places
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Quick Facts
- Population:
- 2,988,145 (2024 est.)
- Country:
- Algeria
- Region:
- North Africa