Algeria

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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.

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Coffee and tea in Algeria

While extremely strong coffee is popular in Algeria, tea with a hint of mint is the popular drink among locals.

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Politics of Algeria

The head of state is the president of Algeria, who is elected for a five-year term. The president was formerly limited to two five-year terms but a constitutional amendment passed by the Parliament on November 11, 2008 removed this limitation.