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| Government Type |
republic |
| Legal System |
socialist, based on French and Islamic law; judicial review of legislative acts in ad hoc Constitutional Council composed of various public officials, including several Supreme Court justices; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction |
| Currency |
Algerian dinar (DZD) |
| Economic Overview |
The hydrocarbons sector is the backbone of the economy, accounting for roughly 60% of budget revenues, 30% of GDP, and over 95% of export earnings. Algeria has the fifth-largest reserves of natural gas in the world and is the second-largest gas exporter; it ranks 14th in oil reserves. Algeria's financial and economic indicators improved during the mid-1990s, in part because of policy reforms supported by the IMF and debt rescheduling from the Paris Club. Algeria's finances in 2000-03 benefited from substantial trade surpluses, record foreign exchange reserves, and reductions in foreign debt. Real GDP has risen due to higher oil output and increased government spending. The government's continued efforts to diversify the economy by attracting foreign and domestic investment outside the energy sector, however, has had little success in reducing high unemployment and improving living standards. |
| Natural Resources |
petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, phosphates, uranium, lead, zinc |
| Primary Industries |
petroleum, natural gas, light industries, mining, electrical, petrochemical, food processing |
| Agricultural Products |
wheat, barley, oats, grapes, olives, citrus, fruits; sheep, cattle |
| Import Commodities |
capital goods, foodstuffs, consumer goods |
| Export Commodities |
petroleum, natural gas, and petroleum products 97% |
| Export Partners |
Italy 22.8%, France 14.6%, Spain 13.9%, US 13.9%, Brazil (2001) |
| AIRPORTS of Algeria |
| Algiers-Houari Boumedienne Airport |
International, Algiers 20km (12miles), Position 36°41´27"N, 003°12´54"E, Elevation 25m (82ft),24 Aircraft Stands |
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| Annaba-Rabah Bitat Airport |
Annaba 12km (7miles), Position 38°49´20"N, 007°48´33"E, Elevation 16m (52ft)
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| Constantine Airport |
International, Constantine 9km (5miles), Position 36°16´33"N, 006°37´13"E, Elevation 690m (2,263ft) |
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| Tamanrasset - Aguenar |
Position 22°48´32"N, 005°26´57"E, Elevation 1m (3ft),7 Aircraft Stands |
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