Flag Description
Two equal vertical bands of green (hoist side) and white; a red, five-pointed star within a red crescent centered over the two-color boundary; the crescent, star, and color green are traditional symbols of islam (the state religion).Currency
Algerian dinar. Astronomy
Today's date is May 17, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter Moon. Location
Northern africa, bordering the mediterranean sea, between morocco and tunisia. 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. Terrain
Mostly high plateau and desert; some mountains; narrow, discontinuous coastal plain. Elevation Extremes
The lowest point is at Chott Melrhir -40 m. The highest point is at Tahat 3,003 m. |
