🇩🇿 Algeria
Capital: Algiers
Algiers – the “White City” on the Mediterranean coast
Algiers, often called the “White City” for its dazzling white buildings overlooking the blue Mediterranean,
is a capital where North African tradition meets French colonial heritage.
Built on hills that slope down to the sea, Algiers reflects centuries of trade, conquest, and cultural blending.
It remains the political and cultural heart of Algeria.
đź“ś Timeline of Algiers
10th Century: Established by the Berbers as a small settlement.
16th Century: Became a major base of the Ottoman Empire in the Mediterranean.
1830: French colonization began, reshaping the city’s architecture and layout.
1962: Algeria gained independence – Algiers declared its capital.
Today: Known as a vibrant blend of Ottoman, French, and Arab-Berber heritage.
đź“Š Quick Stats
Founded
10th Century (Berber origins)
Language
Arabic, Berber; French widely spoken
Currency
Algerian Dinar (DZD)
Geography
Located on the Mediterranean coast, built on hills
Time Zone
UTC +1
Calling Code
+213
Driving Side
Right-hand traffic
🏛️ Iconic Landmarks
Casbah of Algiers
A UNESCO World Heritage site, famous for narrow streets and Ottoman houses.
Martyrs’ Memorial
A towering monument commemorating Algeria’s independence struggle.
Ketchaoua Mosque
Historic mosque that reflects both Islamic and French influences.
Algiers is nicknamed the “White City” because its hillside houses gleam brilliantly under the Mediterranean sun 🌞.
Algiers is a city where history, resilience, and beauty meet – a Mediterranean jewel
that carries the memory of empires and the spirit of independence.
