Algeria
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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 November 21, 2009. There is currently a New 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.

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Algeria News:
Egypt recalls envoy from Algeria
Sudan joins a diplomatic row between Egypt and Algeria over violence at a World Cup qualifier in Khartoum.
Cheering Algerians throng London
Thousands of Algerian football fans celebrate on the streets of London after their team beat Egypt to qualify for the World Cup.

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