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Quiz: Algeria

  1. What was the capital?

    • Algiers
    • Vatican City
    • Gaborone
    • Doha
    Answer

    Algiers — Capital: Algiers.

  2. When was Algeria founded?

    • 5 July 1962, independence from France after the war of 1954 to 1962
    • 6 July 1964, independence from Britain
    • 26 July 1847, independence declared by the American Colonization Society settlers
    • 11 August 1960, independence from France
    Answer

    5 July 1962, independence from France after the war of 1954 to 1962 — Founded: 5 July 1962, independence from France after the war of 1954 to 1962.

  3. What form of government does Algeria have?

    • Semi presidential republic
    • States Assembly legislature; a chief minister leads the government, and a lieutenant governor represents the Crown
    • Own parliament (Lagting) and government for internal affairs; Finland keeps foreign policy and defence
    • Military junta since the 2021 coup
    Answer

    Semi presidential republic — Government: Semi presidential republic.

  4. True or false: Algeria is the largest country in Africa, stretching from the Mediterranean deep into the Sahara.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Algeria is the largest country in Africa, stretching from the Mediterranean deep into the Sahara.