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Algiers

A musician wearing traditional headdress performs at welcoming ceremony in Algiers. [© AP Images]

Biyouna is an Algerian actress and singer who has starred in a number of French films. 

France invaded Algeria in the France invaded Algeria in the 1830’s1830’s

France was determined to France was determined to keep Algeria after losing keep Algeria after losing VietnamVietnam

NLF (National Liberation NLF (National Liberation Front) was set up by Muslim Front) was set up by Muslim Algerian Nationalists Algerian Nationalists

Thousands from each side Thousands from each side died in the wardied in the war

France’s president, Charles de France’s president, Charles de Gaulle, granted independence Gaulle, granted independence to Algeria on July 5, 1962to Algeria on July 5, 1962

GovernmentPresident Bouteflika led his country out of the civil war that broke out when Islamists were denied an election victory; rebel activity surged again at the end of 2006

Ministry of Finance in Algiers

Modernity

The Algerian government plans to parlay its considerable income The Algerian government plans to parlay its considerable income from oil and natural gas into a modern skyscraper complex.from oil and natural gas into a modern skyscraper complex.

Skiing

Snow heralded the return of skiers in 2003 after it was nearly deserted for the 10 years in civil conflict.

The Atlas mountain resort of Chrea is mostly known as a ski area and nature reserve.

Chrea

Argélia

Its geography consists of mostly high plateau and the Its geography consists of mostly high plateau and the Sahara Desert, including three large sand seas.Sahara Desert, including three large sand seas.

A Bedouin bakes his bread in the sand

Grand Erg

Algerian Links Algerian Links

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