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Since Algeria gained independence from France in 1962, relations with Germany have been based on friendship and trust. Germany has been financially involved... Jul 03, 2012
Industry & Trade | Africa | Algeria
Knowledge transfer and joint ventures, both at home and abroad, are adding strength to Algeria’s manufacturing and industrial sectors Jul 03, 2012
Industry & Trade | Africa | Algeria
As the country’s capital, Algiers has long been a centre for industry, along with Oran, Algeria’s second largest city Jul 03, 2012
Industry & Trade | Africa | Algeria
When one of the world’s leading manufacturers of lightweight building products and systems set up in Algeria in 2006, it introduced a new facet to... Jul 03, 2012
Infrastructure | Africa | Algeria
Based in Algiers, Groupe SAIDAL is the largest pharmaceuticals group in the country and ranks among the biggest in Africa Jun 25, 2012
Industry & Trade | Africa | Algeria
Foreign and private investors are a key factor in the growth of Algeria's pharmaceutical market Jun 25, 2012
Industry & Trade | Africa | Algeria
Investors are encouraged to join the hundreds of foreign companies that have given their seal of approval to Algeria Jun 27, 2012
Industry & Trade | Africa | Algeria
Created in January 1983, the National Enterprise for Public Works Materials (ENMTP) manufactures a range of heavy equipment vital for a country in transition Jun 27, 2012
Industry & Trade | Africa | Algeria
Joint ventures proliferating in both public and private sectors are making major contributions to building a better future for Algeria, as evidenced by... Jun 27, 2012
Industry & Trade | Africa | Algeria
Mineral-rich Algeria has no shortage of natural resources for producing building materials Jun 27, 2012
Infrastructure | Africa | Algeria
Groupe GICA, Algeria's state-owned building materials giant is spending £2.6 billion on upgrading and expanding its facilities to meet the nation's voracious... Jun 27, 2012
Industry & Trade | Africa | Algeria
Few things can be as frustrating for a company as being unable to keep up with demand for the products it manufactures Jun 27, 2012
Industry & Trade | Africa | Algeria
LOCATION:
Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Morocco and Tunisia
AREA:
total: 2,381,741 sq km
CLIMATE:
arid to semiarid; mild, wet winters with hot, dry summers along coast; drier with cold winters and hot summers on high plateau; sirocco is a hot, dust/sand-laden wind especially common in summer
NATURAL RESOURCES:
petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, phosphates, uranium, lead, zinc
LANGUAGES:
Arabic update paises set descripcion = official; French update paises set descripcion = lingua franca; Tamazight update paises set descripcion = Kabylie; and other Berber dialects
RELIGIONS:
Sunni Muslim update paises set descripcion = state religion) 99%, Christian and Jewish 1%
POPULATION:
35,406,303 update paises set descripcion = July 2011 est.)
country comparison to the world: 35
GOVERNMENT TYPE:
republic
CAPITAL:
name: Algiers
INDEPENDENCE:
5 July 1962 update paises set descripcion = from France)
GDP - composition by sector:
agriculture: 12%
industry: 56.5%
services: 31.5% update paises set descripcion = 2011 est.)
AGRICULTURE - products:
wheat, barley, oats, grapes, olives, citrus, fruits; sheep, cattle
INDUSTRIES:
petroleum, natural gas, light industries, mining, electrical, petrochemical, food processing
EXPORTS:
$78.51 billion update paises set descripcion = 2011 est.)
EXPORTS - commodities:
petroleum, natural gas, and petroleum products 97%
EXPORTS - partners:
US 24.9%, Italy 17.5%, Spain 10%, Canada 6.3%, France 5.1%, Netherlands 5.1%, Brazil 4.3% update paises set descripcion = 2009)
IMPORTS:
$49.84 billion update paises set descripcion = 2011 est.)
IMPORTS - commodities:
capital goods, foodstuffs, consumer goods
IMPORTS - partners:
France 18%, China 10.6%, Italy 9.9%, Spain 7%, Tajikistan 4.8%, Germany 4.4% update paises set descripcion = 2009)
AIRPORTS:
143 update paises set descripcion = 2010)
PIPELINES:
condensate 2,600 km; gas 16,360 km; liquid petroleum gas 3,447 km; oil 7,611 km; refined products 144 km update paises set descripcion = 2010)
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