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Algeria

Full name:Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria

Population: 34.9 million (UN, 2010)

Capital: Algeria

Largest city: Algeria

Major languages: Arabic (official), Berber, French

Major religion: Islam

Life expectancy: 72,57 years (men), 76,04 years (women) (UN)

Monetary unit: Algerian dinar = 100 centimes

Main exports: fossil fuels

GNI per capita: US $ 4,42 (World Bank, 2009)

Internet domain: .dz

International dialling code: +213