Algeria

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

Algeria public holidays

Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations.

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Food in Algeria

Traditional Algerian food shows the historic influences of Berber, Arab, Turkish, and French tastes. It can be mild or very spicy and many flavoring are used. Algiers and popular coastal towns have a fair selection of good restaurants, serving mainly French and Italian-style food, though even classic dishes will have an unmistakable Algerian quality. Fish dishes are exceptionally good.