Sunni Muslim (state religion) 99%, Christian and Jewish 1%
Languages
Arabic (official), French, Berber dialects
Exports
petroleum, natural gas, and petroleum products 97%
External Debt
$4,699,000,000 US
Exchange Rate
Algerian dinars (DZD) per US dollar - 63.25 (2008 est.), 69.9 (2007), 72.647 (2006), 73.276 (2005), 72.061 (2004)
Military Budget as percentage of GDP
3.300%
Beijing Olympics Medal Count
0
2
Location
Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Morocco and Tunisia
Area
2,381,741 km sq
Coastline
998 km
Climate
arid to semiarid; mild, wet winters with hot, dry summers along coast; drier with cold winters and hot summers on high plateau; sirocco is a hot, dust/sand-laden wind especially common in summer
