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Following a diplomatic fallout with the french consul in Algeris the French used this as a pretext to blockade and invade Algeria eventually colonizing the entire country however ever since colonization began the French have been met with resistance and it is this on going struggle for independance that continues to strain the relationship between Algeria and her "mother country"
Politics:
Form-French Colony
Head of state-Hussien Dey (in exile)
Abdel Kadir-Leader of Armé de Libération Nationale rebellious group fighting occupation
People:
population-5,231,850
Religion-Islamic
Languages-Arab,French,English
Military-Algeria is occupied by french forces and its coast is protected by the french navy
the Armé de Libération Nationale (ALN) Algeria's forces combating french occupation
Geography:
Terrain-The heart land of Algeria consists of fertile hills while the southern portion of the country consists of barren desert and plateaus the eastern portion of the country is dissected by mountains plains and basins
Climate- Algeria's climate is arid and hot, although the coastal climate is mild, and the winters in the mountainous areas can be severe. Algeria is prone to sirocco, a hot dust- and sand-laden wind especially common in summer
Economy:
Natural resources-Timber,Iron,Lead,Petroleum,oats,fishing
arable land: 3.12%
permanent crops: 0.21%
other: 96.58%
Following a diplomatic fallout with the french consul in Algeris the French used this as a pretext to blockade and invade Algeria eventually colonizing the entire country however ever since colonization began the French have been met with resistance and it is this on going struggle for independance that continues to strain the relationship between Algeria and her "mother country"
Politics:
Form-French Colony
Head of state-Hussien Dey (in exile)
Abdel Kadir-Leader of Armé de Libération Nationale rebellious group fighting occupation
People:
population-5,231,850
Religion-Islamic
Languages-Arab,French,English
Military-Algeria is occupied by french forces and its coast is protected by the french navy
the Armé de Libération Nationale (ALN) Algeria's forces combating french occupation
Geography:
Terrain-The heart land of Algeria consists of fertile hills while the southern portion of the country consists of barren desert and plateaus the eastern portion of the country is dissected by mountains plains and basins
Climate- Algeria's climate is arid and hot, although the coastal climate is mild, and the winters in the mountainous areas can be severe. Algeria is prone to sirocco, a hot dust- and sand-laden wind especially common in summer
Economy:
Natural resources-Timber,Iron,Lead,Petroleum,oats,fishing
arable land: 3.12%
permanent crops: 0.21%
other: 96.58%