Full name

Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria/Jaza'ir

Capital

Algiers (population over 3,3 million)

Other main urban centres

Oran (pop. over 1 million)
Constantine (950,000)
Annaba (650,000)
Tizi Ouzou (5000,000)

Population

more of 29,000,000

Population density

12/sq km

Main language

Arabic

Official religion

Islam

Electricity

220 volts (110 volts in some areas). A continental adapter is necessary.

National dialling code

+213

Time zone

GMT + 1 hour

Business hours

Government offices: 8am-12 noon & 2pm-5.30pm Sat to Wed; 8am-12 noon Thurs

Private businesses generally close between noon and 3pm, but this is not fixed.

Banks: 9am-3pm Mon to Thurs. Some banks close for lunch. Ramadan hours are shorter.