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Algeria international travel guide in 2024

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Algeria ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฟ

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Algeria is part of Africa with main city at Algiers. It's usually ๐ŸŒค๏ธ 18.06 ยฐC in Algeria with a rainfall of ๐ŸŒง 9.07 mm. Internet speed in Algeria is on average 2.1 Mbps. Its Developing country with a population of 40M people. The main currency is Algerian Dinar. The languages spoken are Arabic. Automatic teller machines are rare in Algeria. Current travel safety advice is Exercise a high degree of caution. Get other useful information like socket plugs, SIM cards and emergency numbers.
๐Ÿ‘ Developing ย  ๐ŸŒค๏ธ ~18.06 ยฐC ย  ๐ŸŒง ~9.07 mmย  ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ 40M people

Algeria Travel Advice

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Travel safety

Exercise a high degree of caution
Weโ€™ve reviewed our advice for Algeria. We've lowered the travel advice level. We now advise exercise a high degree of caution overall due to the high threat of terrorist attack and civil unrest. Higher levels apply in some areas. We now advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Algeria overallย due to the risk of terrorism and kidnapping. Higher levels apply in some areas.
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Algeria Weather

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Algeria Essential travel details

๐Ÿ”Œ Plugs

Algeria uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type F.

๐ŸŒ Languages

The languages that are typically spoken are Arabic

Money in Algeria

๐Ÿ’ฑ Currencies Used

Algeria uses the Algerian dinar (symbol: ?.?), code DZD.Banknotes come in denominations of 2000, 1000, 500, 200 and 100 dinars. Dinar is subdivided into 100 santeems. Coins come in denominations of 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2, 1, 1/2 and 1/4 dinars.

๐Ÿง ATMs

Automatic teller machines are rare in Algeria. Your best bet is to look for them in large cities and community places.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM โ€” your standard magnetic card will work fine.

Calling in Algeria

๐Ÿ“ก Internet

Internet speed in Algeria is on average 2.1 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Algeria is low. It is not as easy to find one.

๐Ÿ“ฑ Phones

You can buy a SIM card for about 2,912.50 DZD, which includes 2 GB of data plan. You can choose from 3 telecoms: Djezzy, Mobilis or Ooredoo. Algeria uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Algeria upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.

๐Ÿ“ž Calling

To call Algeria, dial +, then 213 (the country code for Algeria), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number. For local calls within Algeria, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 12 .

Driving in Algeria

๐Ÿ†˜ Emergency

Universal
112
Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire department
112

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Algeria travel details

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