Islam and the Algerian constitution

The Algerian constitution is based on Islamic religion. The Art 2 said that [Islam is the religion of the state]. The Art 3 [Arabic is the national and official language]. Art 9 [The institutions are not allowed:
- feudal, regionalist and nepotic practices;
- setting up exploitation relationships and dependence links;
- practices that are contrary to the Islamic ethics and to the values of the November revolution].

Also the Algerian President takes the Oath according to Art 76 in the following terms:
[” In the Name of God the Merciful and the Compassionate. Faithful to the great sacrifices and to the memory of our martyrs as well as to the ideals of the eternal November Revolution. I do solemnly swear by God the almighty that I will respect and glorify the Islamic religion…”.

We can also observe the influence of Islam on Algerian constitution in Art 171 [A High Islamic Council is instituted to the President of the Republic and is trusted, in particular, with :
- Encouraging and promoting”Ijtihad";
- Expressing its views in comparison with religious precepts on matters submitted to it;
- Presenting a periodic report of activity to the President of the Republic].

This is what could I reproducing from reading Algerian constitution, maybe there are others articles on, which have relationship with Islamic religion, if you need a free copy (English or Arabic version) of the Algeria's constitution, feel free to post a comment and I will give you one.

Have a nice day.

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Algerian Money -in circulating-

These coins are currently circulating in Algeria as money.

The monetary system of Algeria is single-unit based, with the unit of Algerian money being called the Dinar. The names and relative values of the coins depicted above are, from left to right:

One Dinar - (1 Dinar)
Two Dinars - (2 Dinars)
Five Dinars - (5 Dinars)
Ten Dinars - (10 Dinars)
Twenty Dinars - (20 Dinars)
Fifty Dinars - (50 Dinars)
One Hundred Dinars - (100 Dinars)

Please note that this listing only includes the coins in circulation. There will be paper money circulating as well.

Money of Algeria from About.com

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Map of Algeria

Map of Algeria (pictures)

I will be back with others maps of Algeria.

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Algerian money -image-

Money List of Algeria from 1944 until now. See pictures below;

P-99a Algeria 1944 Two Francs Unc

P-126a Algeria 1970 Five Dinars Unc

P-127a Algeria 1970 Ten Dinars AU

P-127a Algeria 1970 Ten Dinars Unc

P-130 Algeria 1977 Fifty Dinars Unc

P-132a Algeria 1983 Ten Dinars Unc

P-135 Algeria 1983 Two Hundred Dinars Unc

And this last is still using until today.

Pictures from en.18dao.net/Money_Image/Algeria

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Want to work in algeria? Find a job!

Are you looking for a job in Algeria? You can start searching your job using these websites;

Emploinet
Emploialgerie
Dz-recrute
Pharmarecrute-algerie
Interprofils recruitment solutions
Emploi-dz
Ingdz
Emploitic You can also visit the forum
Algeriarec

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Oran in Algeria

Explore the wonders of Oran

Oran is perhaps most famous for being one of the birthplaces of the Ra music style. This inventive music form is one of the more modern music forms popularly enjoyed in the various parts of Algeria and all over the world. The easy going and liberal atmosphere that pervades the city of Oran is clearly evident in the music style. Initially performed only by men, it soon became the domain of many women - many of whom have become every bit as popular as their male counterparts.

Founded by Moorish Andalusian traders around AD 937, the city has been around a long time. Due to its position on the coast, it quickly developed into a city with a thriving trade industry and developed strong business ties with Spain. Unfortunately it wasn't too long before the Spanish took occupation of Oran. This soon changed when invading Ottoman forces captured the city but the Spanish rose to reclaim the city two years later, only to abandon it when it suffered from an earthquake in 1790. Much of the development and progress evident in Oran today is largely due to the French who eventually occupied the city in the 19th century.

Oran is a lot larger than many think. The second largest city in Algeria, it is an industrial, cultural and educational centre for the country. Though part of it is covered by high-rise apartment buildings and fairly unattractive homes, there are older parts which make for interesting sight seeing. The Great Mosque built in 1769 is a good place to start. It is open to the public which is quite unusual in this part of the world. The Marabout Sidi Mohammed El Haouri is a very good example of Andalusian architecture. For all things historical, the Demaegth Museum has exhibitions which span thousands of years. The Cathedral de Sacre Coeur is a beautiful old building which has been converted into a public library.

Though Oran is a costal town, the beaches in the immediate vicinity of the city are not terribly good. However a short trip away from the hustle and bustle will leave you with miles of beautiful sand and refreshing sea water. It may be a bit out of the way, but Oran is a great place to visit while traveling Algeria.

Explore the wonders of Oran from Algeria.com

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The Geography of Algeria

The Geography of Algeria from algeria.com

Algeria holds the title of Africa's second largest country and the tenth largest in the world. Covering such an immense landscape, Algeria is a country of diversity, extending from coastline to the Sahara desert. Algeria's geography is fascinating and traveling through the country is a unique experience. Join us as we consider Algeria's geographical features.

Situated in North Africa, Algeria is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea in the north, Tunisia and Libya toward the east, Mauritania, Niger and Mali in the south, and Morocco on the west. Algeria's climatic regions and landscape can be divided into four sections which run parallel to each other horizontally down the country. The northern-most division, the Tell, takes in all of the 1 200km of Algeria's coastline. It is described as a hilly sub-coastal zone and forms a small percentage of Algeria's land area. Despite its small size, the Tell is inhabited by more than ninety percent of Algeria's population, chiefly because it is the most fertile region. Major cities, including the capital Algiers are scattered along or near the coastline.

South of this section you will come across the Tell Atlas mountain ranges with its impressive peaks and lovely valleys. The mountain ranges extend into the High Plateaus, a massive area of mostly barren plains. The next landscape band is made up of further mountain ranges which are part of Algeria's Saharan Atlas range.

The last section, and the biggest is the Sahara desert. This expanse covers over 80 percent of Algeria's land area to the south of the Saharan Atlas range. An area of extremes, the Sahara desert is certainly not dull, but rather a place where you will observe the most striking sights.

Algeria's territory can be described as arid to semiarid. Rainfall in the northern areas of Algeria measures around 1 000mm annually. The coastal areas experience mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers. Certain sections of the Sahara desert may not receive rain for periods of up to 20 years. Temperatures in the Sahara can push the mercury past 55'C. During Algeria's summers a hot Sirocco wind blows bringing with it dust and sand.

Natural resources in Algeria include petroleum, iron ore, uranium, zinc, lead, natural gas and uranium. Algeria's chief crops grown in the more fertile regions are sorghum, barley, maize, wheat and oats. Vineyards as well as tobacco plantations in the country export their products. Other goods grown are dates, figs, fruits, olives and vegetables. Algeria also exports large quantities of cork.

From the relatively fertile, mountainous areas of the north to the expansive Sahara desert to the south, Algeria's geography is diverse and a real treat to the eyes.

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