Official Name
The People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, also known in French as la Republique Algerienne Democratique et Populaire.
Country Profile
Area
2.38 million square kilometers.
Population
47.43 million people in 2025.
Capital
Algiers, with a population of about 3.76 million.
Head of State
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, first elected in December 2019 and re-elected in September 2024.
Major Holidays
Independence Day: July 5; National Day: November 1.
Currency
Algerian dinar; approximately 131 Algerian dinars to 1 US dollar.
Languages
Arabic is the official language, and French is widely used.
Ethnic Groups
The majority of the population is Arab, followed by Berbers, who account for about 20 percent of the population. Minority groups include the Mozabites and Tuareg.
Religion
Islam is the state religion.