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| Entry Regulations / General Information |
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Entry for German Nationals |
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Travellers must hold a visa; among other documents, a national passport valid for at least a further six months, tickets for the return journey and proof of sufficient funds must be submitted on application for the visa. The application usually takes at least two weeks.
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Geographical Location |
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Algeria is situated on the coast of North Africa; to the east it is bordered by Tunisia and Libya, to the south by Niger and Mali, to the southwest by Mauritania, and to the west by Morocco. Algeria is - after the Republic of Sudan - Africa´s second largest country. The major part of the Algerian population lives in the coastal area; there also the largest cities and the tourist resorts are found. 85 per cent of Algeria´s territory are covered by the Sahara desert.
Total area: 2,381,741 km².
Administrative divisions: 48 administrative districts (wilayat).
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Population |
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Population: approximately 32.4 million.
Cities (approximate numbers): Algiers/El-Jazair (capital) 1.5 million; Oran/Ouahran 656,000; Constantine/Qusantinah 462,000; Batna 243,000; Annaba 215,000; Sétif 212,000; Sidi-Bel Abbès 180,000; Biskra 171,000: Djelfa 154,000; Tbessa 153,000.
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Language |
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The official language in Algeria is Arabic. French is important in the sphere of commerce and education. Several Berber languages are spoken as well, in particular Kabylian.
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Time Difference |
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Central European Time (CET)
During European summer time the time difference is CET -1 hour.
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Electricity |
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220V alternating current (in some places also 110V), 50Hz; travellers are recommended to carry an adapter.
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Postal Service |
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Airmail to Europe sent from the major cities usually takes about two to four days to arrive.
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Telephone |
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The international dialling code for calls from Western Europe to Algeria is 00213; in the case of calls from Algeria to Western Europe the prefix "00" must be dialled prior to the relevant international country code (for example in the case of calls to Germany: 00-49). Automatic dialling service for long-distance calls is available.
EMERGENCY NUMBERS: police and fire brigade - 17; ambulance (SAMU) - in Algiers (0 21) 23 50 50, in Oran (0 41) 40 31 31.
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Mobile Phones |
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Mobile network technology: GSM 900/1800.
Information for users of mobile phones registered with German network providers: Mobile phones connected to E-Plus, O2, T-Mobile or Vodafone networks can be used due to international roaming agreements.
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Internet |
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Country code suffix: .dz
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Public Holidays |
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1 January (New Year), 1 May (Labor Day), 19 June (Revolutionary Second Start), 5 July (Independence Day), 1 November (Revolution Day).
Moreover there are numerous annual movable Islamic holidays. Friday is the weekly day of rest.
The main holiday season ranges from early July to end-August.
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Opening Hours |
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Banks: Sun to Thurs 8a.m.-5p.m.;
Shops: Sun to Thurs 8a.m.-12p.m., 2p.m.-7p.m.;
Post offices: Sun to Wed 8a.m.-5p.m., Thurs 8a.m.-12p.m.;
Authorities/offices: Sun to Wed 8a.m.-12p.m., 1p.m.-4p.m.
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Clothes |
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Light, airy clothes as well as good sunglasses and protection against the sun should be taken during the warm seasons. In autumn and winter, between-seasons clothes and warm coats are needed when travelling in the coastal region; during this time of the year a raincoat or other rainwear is essential. Light clothes for the day are needed when travelling in the Sahara; protection against the sun is indispensable. Woollen clothes and blankets are needed during the night.
Travellers should bear in mind that they are travelling in an Islamic country (no low-cut tops or shorts should be worn).
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© 2001 All rights reserved TIP Gesellschaft für Touristik-Informations-Programme mbH, München Last updated: 14.03.2007 - Proposals, hints and contact - Copyright
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