Algeria

SHORT INFORMATION

Administrative structure of Algeria

Algeria is divided into 48 provinces (wilayas), 553 districts (daïras) and 1,541 municipalities (baladiyahs). Each province, district, and municipality is named after its seat, which is usually the largest city. According to the Algerian constitution, a province is a territorial collectivity enjoying some economic freedom.

SHORT INFORMATION

Education in Algeria

Education is officially compulsory for children between the ages of six and fifteen. Approximately 5% of the adult population of the country is illiterate.

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.