Algeria Trivia - Explore North Africa’s Largest Nation

Algeria Trivia challenge! Whether you're an avid traveller, history buff, cultural explorer, or just love learning something new, this quiz is your passport to uncovering the many layers of Algeria—a land of ancient ruins, Mediterranean coastlines, Saharan dunes, and a rich blend of Arab, Berber, and French influences.

From its historic cities like Algiers and Constantine to its renowned contributions in literature, music, and independence movements, Algeria is a country full of depth and distinction. This quiz will test your knowledge and curiosity on topics such as geography, language, politics, cuisine, and more.

Let’s begin your journey through the heart of North Africa with this ultimate Algeria Trivia experience!

🟢 Easy (1–15)

1. What is the capital city of Algeria?
2. On which continent is Algeria located?
3. What is the official language of Algeria?
4. What large desert covers most of southern Algeria?
5. What sea borders Algeria to the north?
6. What is the currency of Algeria?
7. What colors are in the Algerian flag?
8. What is Algeria’s largest city?
9. What type of government does Algeria have?
10. In which year did Algeria gain independence from France?
11. What is the name of the national airline of Algeria?
12. Which mountain range runs through northern Algeria?
13. What is the national religion of Algeria?
14. What is the traditional flatbread often eaten in Algeria?
15. Which European country colonized Algeria for over 130 years?

🟡 Medium (16–35)

16. What is the name of the famous Roman ruins in Algeria?
17. Who was the revolutionary leader during Algeria’s fight for independence?
18. Which language is widely spoken alongside Arabic in Algeria?
19. What is the name of Algeria’s parliament?
20. What is couscous traditionally served with in Algeria?
21. What is the name of the traditional Algerian garment for men?
22. Which Algerian city is nicknamed the “City of Bridges”?
23. What famous mountain range is home to the indigenous Kabyle people?
24. Which international organization is Algeria a founding member of?
25. What is the name of the historic Islamic quarter in Algiers?
26. What does the red star and crescent on the Algerian flag symbolize?
27. What is a popular Algerian musical genre rooted in Oran?
28. What famous Algerian-born French philosopher wrote The Stranger?
29. What is Algeria’s most important natural resource export?
30. What is the traditional Algerian dish made of semolina and meat stew?
31. What neighboring country lies directly east of Algeria?
32. What popular sport is most widely followed in Algeria?
33. What is the name of the Algerian Sahara’s famous rock art site?
34. What day is Algeria’s Independence Day celebrated?
35. What is the name of Algeria’s national football team?

🔴 Hard (36–50)

36. What is the name of the ancient Berber kingdom in present-day Algeria?
37. What UNESCO World Heritage city is known for its Ottoman-era architecture?
38. What Algerian province has the largest area?
39. Who was Algeria’s first president after independence?
40. What is the term for traditional Algerian poetry and oral storytelling?
41. What is the second most spoken Berber dialect in Algeria?
42. What French president granted independence to Algeria?
43. What Algerian female singer was known as the “Diva of Raï”?
44. What is the highest point in Algeria?
45. What North African alliance is Algeria part of along with Tunisia and Morocco?
46. What famous battle marked a turning point in Algeria’s independence war?
47. What year did Algeria host the Pan Arab Games?
48. What ancient city in Algeria was once part of the Carthaginian empire?
49. What is the Algerian name for the traditional tea ceremony?
50. What is the name of Algeria’s national broadcaster?

✅ Answers – Algeria Trivia

1. Algiers
2. Africa
3. Arabic
4. Sahara Desert
5. Mediterranean Sea
6. Algerian dinar
7. Green, white, and red
8. Algiers
9. Presidential republic
10. 1962
11. Air Algérie
12. Atlas Mountains
13. Islam
14. Kesra
15. France
16. Timgad
17. Ahmed Ben Bella (also associated: Houari Boumédiène, Frantz Fanon as supporter)
18. French
19. People's National Assembly
20. Vegetables, meat or stew
21. Gandoura or Djellaba
22. Constantine
23. Kabylie (part of the Tell Atlas)
24. African Union (also OPEC and Non-Aligned Movement)
25. The Casbah
26. Islam and blood of martyrs
27. Raï
28. Albert Camus
29. Oil and natural gas
30. Couscous
31. Tunisia
32. Football (Soccer)
33. Tassili n'Ajjer
34. July 5
35. Les Fennecs (The Desert Foxes)
36. Numidia
37. Tlemcen
38. Tamanrasset
39. Ahmed Ben Bella
40. Melhoun
41. Shawiya (Chaoui)
42. Charles de Gaulle
43. Cheikha Rimitti
44. Mount Tahat
45. Maghreb Union
46. Battle of Algiers
47. 2004
48. Tipasa
49. Atay
50. ENTV (Enterprise Nationale de Télévision)

🌍 Algeria Trivia – Discover the Spirit of North Africa

You’ve just journeyed through the mountains, deserts, coastlines, and historical moments of a nation with an incredibly rich and layered identity. This Algeria Trivia quiz covered everything from language and cuisine to ancient empires and revolutionary heroes. Whether you're new to Algeria or simply deepening your knowledge, this was your passport to one of Africa’s most compelling countries.

🧭 Ready to Learn More? Dive into These Algeria Resources:

• Official Algeria Tourism Portal
• BBC Country Profile: Algeria
• Britannica – Algeria Overview
• World Atlas: Algeria Facts
• UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Algeria

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