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ALGERIA
Country (long form) Democratic and Popular
Republic of Algeria 
Capital Algiers
Total Area 919,594.96 sq mi
2,381,740.00 sq km
Population 31,193,917 (July 2000 est.)
Languages Arabic (official), French, Berber dialects
Religions Sunni Muslim (state religion) 99%, Christian
and Jewish 1%
Government Type republic
Currency 1 Algerian dinar (DA) = 100 centimes
Labor Force (by occupation) government 29.5%, agriculture
22%, construction and public works 16.2%, industry 13.6%, commerce
and services 13.5%, transportation and communication 5.2% (1989)
Industry petroleum, natural gas, light industries,
mining, electrical, petrochemical, food processing
Agriculture wheat, barley, oats, grapes, olives, citrus,
fruits; sheep, cattle
Exports petroleum, natural gas, and petroleum products
97%
Natural Resources petroleum, natural gas, iron ore,
phosphates, uranium, lead, zinc
Visa Required (U.S. only) Yes 2001
(united states government sources. all information
was accurate at time of posting)
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