Index : A : Algeria

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Algeria

What is the capital of Algeria?

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Algiers. Algiers sits on the Mediteranean coast and has a population of approximatly 1.7 million.



What is the Algerian national currency?

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Dinar.



What is Algeria's largest export?

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oil and gas. 98 percent of Algeria's exports are petroleum or natural gas.



What colours are on the Algerian flag?

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green, white and red. The Algerian flag consists of two vertical stripes one green and one white. A red crescent and star are positioned at its centre.



Most of Algeria consists of desert, which desert?

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Sahara. Ok that was an easy one, but you earned it. 90 percent of Algeria is considered desert.



In the 1800's Algeria was notorious as a base for pirates and slave traders. In 1830 a European nation invaded Algeria after an unusual provocation. Which country invaded Algeria?

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France. In 1827 the French consul was struck in the face with a fly-whisk by the ruler of Algiers. France did not subdue Algeria until 1848.



In 1992 the Algerian military cancelled elections after one group looked to have won easily. This group has now turned to terrorism against both the government and foriegners. Who are they?

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Islamic Salvation Front. Yep more of them. The Islamic Salvation Front (FIS) wish to form an Islamic state with the Koran as the constitution (sound familiar). They have targeted singers, journalists, and artists as legitimate kills and have even been known to kill schoolgirls for failing to wear the traditional Muslim head covering.



Following independence in 1962 Ben Khedda formed the first government. In 1965 however the government was overthrown in a military coup. Who led this bloodless coup?

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Col. Boumedienne. The Colonel ruled until his death in 1978. He nationalised French oil and gas concerns in the country and introduced a national health service.



At the 1996 Atlanta Olympics which Algerian runner won gold in the 1500 metres?

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Noureddine Morceli. Hocine Soltani won Algeria's other gold at these games in lightweight division in Boxing.



After World War II Algerians sought independence. Guerrilla attacks and riots spread the crisis to France. This in turn resulted in a return to power of whom?

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De Gaulle. The French formed the Fifth Republic in which the president had enhanced power. De Gaulle changed the French Union to the French Community. Under this umbrella African states were given independence, Algeria included.

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