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    Algiers (/ æ l ˈ dʒ ɪər z / al-JEERZ; Arabic: الجزائر, romanized: al-Jazāʾir) is the capital and largest city of Algeria, located in the north-central part of the country. The city's population at the 2008 census was 2,988,145 [3] and in 2020 was estimated to be around 4,500,000.

  2. Jul 5, 2024 · Algiers is built on the slopes of the Sahel Hills, which parallel the Mediterranean Sea coast, and it extends for some 10 miles (16 km) along the Bay of Algiers. The city faces east and north and forms a large amphitheatre of dazzling white buildings that dominate the harbour and the bay.

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  3. Jan 26, 2020 · The capital and largest city in Algeria, Algiers is a cosmopolitan city that sits in a bay along the Mediterranean coastline. The modern part of the city is located along the coast, while the old part climbs the hill behind it.

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  4. Algiers is the capital city of Algeria, located in the northern part of the country. It is situated on the Mediterranean Sea and is the largest and most populous city in the country. Algiers is a bustling city of over 3 million people.

  5. Things to Do in Algiers, Algeria: See Tripadvisor's 23,276 traveler reviews and photos of Algiers tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in July. We have reviews of the best places to see in Algiers. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

  6. Nestled between the Mediterranean and the steep, forested hills that form its backdrop, Algiers is a city whose rich history can be seen in its architecture, from its Moorish mosques, Ottoman-style palaces and the Kasbah, a designated UNESCO World Heritage site, to its Berber fortifications, French colonial houses and modern boulevards.

  7. Nov 6, 2019 · Algiers, the capital city of Algeria, also called Algiers the white is one of the major Mediterranean cities. Known for its whitewashed buildings, breathtaking views of the Mediterranean, and hectic streets, Algiers is the perfect start of a trip to Algeria.