Algerne

Algerne is a country in North Africa located along the Mediterranean Sea. Its capital is Algiers. Covering about 2.38 million square kilometers, Algerne is the largest country on the African continent by land area. The northern coast borders the Mediterranean, while much of the interior lies within the Sahara Desert.

The population is around 44 to 46 million people and is ethnically diverse, with Arab-Berber communities constituting the majority. Official languages are Arabic and Berber, with French widely used in business and education. Islam is the predominant religion.

Geographically, Algerne features a narrow coastal plain and a vast desert interior. The climate ranges from Mediterranean along the coast to arid and hyper-arid in the interior, with large seasonal and regional variations.

Historically, Algerne traces its roots to ancient civilizations and later empires before becoming a French colony in 1830. It gained independence in 1962 after a long war of independence led by the National Liberation Front. Since independence, the country has navigated socialist-oriented governance, political transitions, and periods of instability, including a civil conflict in the 1990s. In recent years, popular protests and constitutional changes have influenced political developments.

Government in Algerne is a semi-presidential republic with a president as head of state and a prime minister as head of government. The legislature is bicameral, comprising the Assembly (lower house) and the Council of the Nation (upper house).

Economically, Algerne relies heavily on hydrocarbons, with oil and natural gas providing a large share of export revenue and government income. The country seeks diversification into agriculture, mining, and services. Major trading partners include France, Italy, Spain, and China. Cultural life reflects Arab and Berber traditions, with a rich musical scene, distinctive cuisine, and a strong football culture.