Culture of Algeria offers information on religion of Algeria, traditions and festivals in Algeria, cuisine in Algeria, music in Algeria, literature in Algeria, art and crafts in Algeria. Get to know more about Culture of Algeria through Algeria Travel Guide.
Algeria Info
Algeria is the second largest country in Africa. It is world's 11th largest country. The country shares its borders with Tunisia towards the northeast, Niger in the southeast, Libya towards the east, Mali and Mauritania towards the southwest, Morocco and Western Sahara towards the west. The country is landscaped by hills, mountains and natural harbors. Algiers is the capital city of Algeria. The country houses a narrow shoreline by the Mediterranean Sea.
Culture of Algeria: Demography of Algeria
Algeria is a melting pot of cultures of various ethnic groups living in the country. The population of Algeria consists of Arabs, Berbers, French, Romans and Turks. Islam is the country's official religion. The population of Algeria consists of a majority of Sunni Muslims. The remaining population consists of Jews, Christians and atheists. Arabic and Tamazight are the official languages in Algeria. Most of the people of Algeria speak Algerian Arabic in a dialectical form called Darja. The Berbers forming 27.4 percent of the population speak in Tamazight.
Culture of Algeria: Cuisine of Algeria
Algerian Cuisine is an amalgamation of French, Turkish, Arab, Berber, Roman and Spanish cuisines. Algerian food includes stews, vegetables, lamb, dried fruits, sweets, sea food dishes, grains. The national dish is Couscous. There is a considerable Mediterranean influence in Algerian food. The popular beverages in Algeria are coffee, fruit drinks and tea served with fresh mint. Some of the main dishes in Algeria are charcoal roasted lamb, stuffed vegetables, spicy lamb vegetables, white bean stew, spicy kebabs, salads, soups, chicken sew, saucy favas, semolina bread and coriander chicken.
Algeria Culture: Festivals in Algeria
Some of the festivals in Algeria are Prophet's Birthday( Mouloud), Eid a Fitr and Eid Al Adha.
Culture of Algeria: Music in Algeria
Algerian Music includes Rae music, Nubbat music, folk music of hofi and zindalii, Kabylian music. Rae music is very popular in France.
Culture of Algeria: Literature in Algeria
Algeria Literature is a combination of Arabic Literature and French literature. Some of the 20th century novelists of Algeria are Mohammed Dib, Kateb Yacine, Albert Camus. Rachid Mimouni and Tajar Djaout were popular novelists in the 1980's.
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