The Largest Countries in the World
Algeria
The 10th-largest nation on the planet is also the biggest country in Africa. Although Arabic and Berber are the official languages, French is also widely spoken because Algeria is a former French colony.
Size: 919,352 square miles
Population: 40,263,711
Capital city: Algiers
Date of independence: July 5, 1962
Primary languages: Arabic and Berber (official), French
Primary religions: Muslim (official)
National symbol: Star and crescent, fennec fox
National colors: Green, white and red
National anthem: "Kassaman" (We Pledge)
