What Is The Geography Of Algeria?

The full name of the country of Algeria is The People's Democratic Republic of Algeria. It is nearly four times the size of the state of Texas and it is the second largest African country. It is bordered on the north by Morocco and Western Sahara. It is bordered to the east by Tunisia and Libya. The Mediterranean Sea is to the north of Algeria. Algeria is bordered to the south by Mauritania. The capital of Algeria is Algiers, which is also the largest city with an estimated population of almost three million people. Most of the coastal area is hilly, sometimes even mountainous, and there are few good harbours. The area just south of the coast, known as the Tell, is fertile. Further south is the Atlas mountain range and the Sahara desert. Algiers, Oran and Constantine are the main cities. Algeria's climate is arid and hot, although the coastal climate is mild, and the winters in the mountainous areas can be severe. Algeria is prone to sirocco, a hot dust- and sand-laden wind especially common in summer.