Algeria

Over

Countries

Since 1924

Years

(WIPO code: DZ)

(last revised October 2024)

by ABU-GHAZALEH INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, Algiers

General Information

Area

2,381,740 sq. km.

Population

47,022,473 (2024).

Capital

Algiers, with about 2.902 million inhabitants (2023).

Currency

Algerian dinar (DZD).

Language(s)

Arabic (official), French and Berber (dialect).

Imports

Coal, vehicles, machinery, clothing, foodstuffs, iron and steel.

Exports

Petroleum, natural gas, agricultural products, livestock, hides and skins, oils, phosphates, tin ore, iron ore and wine.

Main industry

Food processing, canning, textiles, tanning, chemicals, mechanical and electrical goods, building materials and oil refining.

General Remarks

The territory of Algeria was annexed by France in 1830 and remained French territory until 1962 when the independence was granted.

The economy of the country is predominantly agricultural, essentially cereals, vegetables, citrus fruit