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Algeria
al-JEER-ree-uh
Algeria (name) means a large country in North Africa, whose capital is Algiers. Example: “Algeria gained independence from France in 1962.”
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A large country in North Africa, whose capital is Algiers.
"Algeria gained independence from France in 1962."
How to use Algeria
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe North African nation whose capital city is Algiers.
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Etymology
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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What does “Algeria” mean?
The word “Algeria” means a large country in North Africa, whose capital is Algiers. In plain terms, the North African nation whose capital city is Algiers.
How do you pronounce “Algeria”?
“Algeria” is pronounced al-JEER-ree-uh (/ælˈdʒɪɹi.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Algeria” in a sentence?
Here is “Algeria” used in a sentence: “Algeria gained independence from France in 1962.”
What part of speech is “Algeria”?
“Algeria” is a name.
Where does the word “Algeria” come from?
The word “Algeria” comes from Arabic. Named after its capital, Algiers, ultimately from Arabic al-jazair ("the islands"), referring to small islands once found in the bay there.
Is “Algeria” a common word?
“Algeria” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the capital of Algeria?
The capital of Algeria is Algiers, which is also the country's largest city. Algeria itself is a large country located in North Africa.
Is Algeria in the Middle East or Africa?
Algeria is located in North Africa, not the Middle East, though it shares cultural and linguistic ties with parts of that region. It is one of the largest countries on the African continent.
What countries border Algeria?
Algeria is a large North African country whose exact borders include several neighboring nations across the region. Its capital, Algiers, sits on the Mediterranean coast in the north of the country.
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