Algeria
Algeria is a country in Africa. Its capital is Algiers, and it shares land borders with 6 countries.
- Capital
- Algiers
- Region
- Africa
- Area
- 2,314,081 km² Number 11 of 193 by size
- Land borders
- 6 countries
What is the capital of Algeria?
The capital of Algeria is Algiers.
Which countries border Algeria?
Algeria shares land borders with 6 countries: Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger and Tunisia.
| Country | Capital | Distance from Algiers |
|---|---|---|
 Tunisia | Tunis | 634 km (394 mi) |
 Morocco | Rabat | 947 km (588 mi) |
 Libya | Tripoli | 1,019 km (633 mi) |
 Niger | Niamey | 2,586 km (1,607 mi) |
 Mauritania | Nouakchott | 2,788 km (1,732 mi) |
 Mali | Bamako | 2,899 km (1,801 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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