Algeria

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Culture of Algeria

Algeria’s culture is strongly influenced by its religion, Islam, although in the past it was mainly influenced by the French culture.

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Alcohol in Algeria

Algeria produces a selection of wine (not in big volume in more) and also beer. However, Algeria is a Muslim country, and you do not find alcohol sold everywhere, you have to know where to find it.

SHORT INFORMATION

Algiers is capital city of Algeria

Downtown Algiers, Algeria

Known as Alger in French and Al Djazair in Arabic, Algiers is the capital city of Algeria on the Mediterranean Coast. The skyline is dominated by two shapes: the Martyrs Monument (Makam ech-Chahid) in the south and in the city center, the box-like shape of the Hotel Aurassi.