Central Algeria
Central Algeria is the metropolitan area surrounding Algiers, the capital of Algeria, on the Mediterranean coast.
Provinces
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Map of Central Algeria
| Boumerdès Province (Boumerdes) Situated along the Mediterranean coast of Algeria, making it a coastal region with picturesque landscapes. Part of the larger Kabylie region. |
| Béjaïa Province (Bejaia) Part of the larger Kabylie region, it is known for its breathtaking coastal landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and historical significance. |
Cities
editThe most notable cities in Central Algeria:
- 1 Algiers (Arabic: الجزائر) – the capital city and the main starting point for all travel in Algeria.
- 2 Bejaia (Arabic: بجاية) – a Meditteranean port city with a large ethnic Berber population
- 3 Blida (Arabic: البليدة) – a picturesque, lush, vibrant city
- 4 Bouira (Arabic: البويرة) – a charming city that beckons travelers seeking a tranquil escape to nature
- 5 Boumerdes
- 6 Médéa
- 7 Tamentfoust
- 8 Tizi Ouzou
- 9 Tissemsilt
Other destinations
edit- 1 Tipasa - UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its Byzantine, Roman and Phoenician ruins.
Understand
editCentral Algeria, "الجزائر العاصمة" in Arabic, is one of the most visited regions in Algeria, and it's densely populated.
Get in
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See
edit- The public garden "حديقة التجارب" is worth visiting, it's located in Mohamed Belouizdad street in Hamma.
Do
editEat
edit- Try the local pancakes, "زلابية" it's pronounced "zalabia".
- Also try the traditional food "chakh-choukha".
- Don't forget to try "Garantita", "Karantika" in some places.
Drink
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