ALGERIA

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Democratic and popular republic in North Africa on the Mediterranean coast bordered by Morocco, Mauritania, Mali, Niger, Libya and Tunisia. 

CAPITAL Algiers (El Djezeir).
PRINCIPAL PORT(S) Algiers, Annaba, Arzew, Bejaia, Beni Saf, Dellys, Djendjene, Ghazaouet, Jijel, Mostaganem, Oran, Skikda, Tenes.
POPULATION 31,736,053 (July 2001 estimate).
LANGUAGE(S) Arabic (official), French, Berber dialects.
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES Metric system.
ELECTRICITY SUPPLY 220v. 50 cycles AC.
CURRENCY(-IES) 1 Algerian Dinar (DA) = 100 Cents.
EXCHANGE RATE 115.729 DA = £1 sterling (fluctuating rate).
TIME 1 hour ahead of GMT (same as BST).

DIALLING CODE

 00 213.
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 1 Jan; 1 May; 19 June; 5 July; 1 Nov; in addition, the following which have variable dates: Islamic New Year; Ashoora; Prophet's Birthday; Eid Al Fitr; Eid Al Adha.
MINISTRY OF COMMERCE: Rue Docteur Saadane, Palais du Gouiernement, Algiers. Tel: 00 213 02 732340, fax: 00 213 02 735478.
EMBASSY(-IES) 54 Holland Park, London W11 3RS. Tel: 020 7221 7800, fax: 020 7221 0448.

Algerian Consulate: Hyde Park Gate, London SW7 5EW. Tel: 020 7589 6885, fax: 020 7589 7725. Office hours: Tue-Sat 9:30-5.00 closed between 1.00-2.00.

The visa section is open from Tuesday to Friday. Application for visa should be lodged between 9.30-12.00, and collected between 4.00-5.00.
BRITISH EMBASSY 6 Avenue Souidani Boudiemaa, BP08 Alger-Gare, 1600, Algiers. Tel: 00 213 21 230068, fax: 00 213 21 230067, 00 213 21 230751.