Algeria

SHORT INFORMATION

Politics of Algeria

The head of state is the president of Algeria, who is elected for a five-year term. The president was formerly limited to two five-year terms but a constitutional amendment passed by the Parliament on November 11, 2008 removed this limitation.

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Christmas in Algeria

"Santa Claus" came down to the streets of Tizi Ouzo, without asking permission, and here he is ... making the rounds gleefully in his carriage full of bells, attracting people who are weak in their faith and distributing "presents" to them.... All this happens without anyone saying anything or raising any objection, from the Ministry of Religious Affairs to the last of those authorities who are zealous for Islam.

SHORT INFORMATION

Water source of Algeria

Algeria, a North African country with a vast and varied landscape, relies on multiple sources for its water supply. The country's primary sources of water include: