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Once on a par with neighbouring Morocco as a travel hot spot, Algeria's decade-long civil war scared off all but the most foolhardy travellers. Now that the violence has subsided, a trickle of visitors is returning to explore one of Africa's most diverse and fascinating countries.
Travel Warning: Unrest and Terrorism Threat
There is an ongoing threat of terrorism and civil unrest in Algeria, and incidents seem to be on the rise. Two suicide bomb attacks near Algiers in August killed more than 40 people. In May, over 70 police officers were injured and 150 people arrested in the town of Oran after violent clashes. In January, a suicide bomb attack in Naciria killed four people and injured at least 20. Travellers should exercise a high level of caution and monitor the news for any developments. Public protests and disturbances should be avoided.
In the desert regions of the south tourists are strongly advised to travel with a reputable tourist agency and it is compulsory for self-drive tourists to be accompanied by an Algerian guide.
Check out Safe Travel for updated government warnings.
severity: High-level alert
Fast Facts
Country Full Name
People's Democratic Republic of Algeria
Population
33,333,216
Currency
Name: Algerian Dinar
Code: DZD
Symbol: DA
Electrical Plugs
230V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Arabic
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +1
Country Dialing Code
+213
Weights & Measures
Metric
Algeria - Free Guidebook Chapter
Download the free Getting Started chapter or buy individual chapters from our Algeria guide, in our online Shop.
› Go to the Algeria download page.
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