Algeria is located in the north of the African continent. It is the largest Mediterranean country, in terms of surface area, and the second largest in the continent. Algeria is bordered by Tunisia in the northeast, Libya in the east, Niger in the southeast, Mali and Mauritania in the southwest, Morocco in the west and northwest, and the Mediterranean Sea in the north. Its size is almost 2,400,000 km2, and it has an estimated population of about 35,700,000 as of January 2010.

Algeria is one of a few countries which went through radical Sociological, Historical and Cultural changes due to occupation. During these times, many heroes emerged and stood strong to preserve the Algerian identity and fight for it. It's because of these herores that Algeria still exists today. Take some time to learn more about the people who helped Algeria through its struggles and lead it to many great achievements and accomplishments. Click here for more...