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We are going to talk about Algeria, telling about its customs, flora and fauna, etc.

It is located in North Africa, it borders Morocco to the west, Mauritania to the southwest,
Mali and Niger to the south, and Libya and Tunisia to the east. The capital is Algel.

It became independent from French colonization on July 5, 1962.

Its official language is Arabic, Berber, the national language, is spoken in several regions of
the country.

In its flag, the color white represents purity, while the green and the crescent represent
Islam, the star represents the five pillars of Islam.

The majority population is Muslim, so the culture has been strongly influenced by religion.

The dinar has been the official currency of Algeria since April 1, 1964.

Customs and traditions: The region is known for its samples of rock art, traditional crafts
such as the white Haik worn by women, Berber carpets, Saharan textiles, ceramics, jewelry,
copper and its typical costume, Algerian Karakou."

The north of the country abounds with olive, fig, almond and citrus trees. The most
characteristic trees are the date palm, the juniper and the Aleppo pine. Oak and cork oak
forests have reduced their size alarmingly in recent decades due to desertification and
human exploitation.

Its fauna includes species such as wild mouflon, deer, wild boar and Barbary macaques. In
addition, every year numerous species of migratory birds cross the country, among which
storks and flamingos stand out.

Iris is a genus of rhizomatous plants in the Iridaceae family. Its name comes from the Greek
word for rainbow, which is also the name of the Greek goddess of the rainbow.

Interesting facts: Only 12% of the Algerian territory is inhabited, since more than 90% of
Algeria is covered by the Sahara desert.

It is the largest country on the African continent and the tenth largest in the world.

His greeting is a handshake, accompanied by direct eye contact.