Algeria
The origin and history of Algeria.
Etymology
Named after its capital, Algiers, ultimately from Arabic al-jazair ("the islands"), referring to small islands once found in the bay there.
The origin and history of Algeria.
Named after its capital, Algiers, ultimately from Arabic al-jazair ("the islands"), referring to small islands once found in the bay there.
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