Algiers, the capital of Algeria, is located in the north of Algeria, south of the majestic northern foothills of the Atlas Mountains, is located in a semicircle like a theater between the two bays of Ouaid Hara and Ouaid Mazafaram, along the west coast of the Mediterranean Sea Gulf of Algiers extends for 16 kilometers, 75 kilometers in length of the urban area, the streets of the houses are built on most of the hills, meandering and undulating, as if a jewel. Shining on the southern shore of the Mediterranean Sea.
Algeria's capital, port city. Located on the south shore of the Mediterranean Sea, west of the Gulf of Algiers, the coastline is 29 kilometers long. South of the majestic northern foothills of the Tall Atlas Mountains, is located in what looks like a semicircular theater of Uaide Hara and Uaide Mazafaram between the two bays, the city is 75 kilometers long, most of the street houses are built in the hills, meandering and undulating, like a pearl shining in the Mediterranean Sea's southern shore. And it is also an ancient city established in the 10th century, is now the political, economic, cultural and transportation center of the country, one of the largest ports on the Mediterranean coast.
The main industries are food, metalworking, cement, tobacco and oil refining. Outside the city of Algiers, across the Tall Atlas Mountains and further south into the world-famous Sahara Desert. The average altitude is 59 meters above sea level, with a backdrop of hilly slopes. The climate is Mediterranean, with an average temperature of 12°C in January and 25°C in August. The average annual precipitation is 712 millimeters, mainly winter rain.
Basic introduction Chinese name ：Algiers Foreign name ：Algiers Affiliated area ：Algiers Province, Algeria Population ：3,76,000? Climatic conditions ：Mediterranean climate Famous attractions ：Sidi Abdelrahman Mosque Airport ：Houari Boumedienne Airport History,Physical geography,Climatic characteristics,Political rule,Economic development,Industry,Current development,Chinese community,Exposition,Civilization,World heritage, History Founded in 935 by Berbers and Arabs, it was incorporated into the Ottoman Empire in 1526 and became a part of the French Northern Empire in 1830, when it was occupied by France. Occupied by France, it became the center of French colonial rule in North Africa. It has a glorious history of fighting against colonialism. The old part of Algiers is called "Kasbah". The name "Kasbah" originally meant the old castle that remained on the top of the hill. The Kasbah was a heroic fortress in the war against colonialism. The Kasbah, with its ancient one- and two-storey stone houses on the hills, interspersed with narrow, stone-paved alleys, is a place rich in Algerian national colors, which has gradually developed into one of the largest seaports in Northwest Africa since 1880. It was the temporary capital of France during the Second World War, and was made the capital in 1962 when Algeria became independent. Algiers Physical Geography Algeria is located in northwestern Africa. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Tunisia and Libya to the east, Niger, Mali and Mauritania to the south, and Morocco and Western Sahara to the west. The coastline is about 1,200 kilometers long. There are narrow plains along the coast. The Atlas Mountains stretch across the north, divided into the northern and southern branches of the Taylor Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Atlas Mountains, and between the two mountains there are plateaus and intermountain basins, with many saltwater lakes. In the middle and south is the Sahara Desert, which occupies 85% of the country's land area, and in which there are tall extinct volcanoes and many oases, with the highest point, Mount Tahat, at an altitude of 2,918 meters above sea level. Climatic characteristics The city of Algiers is backed by hilly slopes, with an average elevation of 59 meters above sea level. Year-round green grass, lush forests, flowers in bloom, near the lush, distant water and sky, beautiful and charming scenery, known as the "garden city", coupled with the many attractions in the city, the world's tourists are quite attractive, so that this place has become a tourist attraction in the North African region. The population of the city is about 1.5 million. Algiers coastal Mediterranean climate, mild climate; mountainous areas of semi-arid climate, more forests and grasslands; other vast areas of tropical desert climate, low rainfall, summer heat. The hottest month of the year is August, with a high of 29°C and a low of 22°C; the coldest month is January, with a high of 15°C and a low of 9°C. Political Rule Algiers - Siraga Business Center Ketchaoua Mosque in Algiers Algeria was a French colony that began trying to break away from French rule after World War II; like the story of Indochina, the French found to their sorrow that they were like a magician who had made a fool of themselves, and instead of a dove, which was supposed to come out, a dove flew out of their hat. Instead of a single dove, a nest of pigeons flew out of their hats, and they had no control over the course of events. If the sun had finally set on England, the country of the "Sunset", the sixties for the French were almost a nightmare. The Algerians were still subservient to French rule, while the FLN had penetrated every corner of the city and, more importantly, had the support of the population. A chieftain named Ali runs their assassination campaign against the French in a tightly organized way, an organization in which everyone has only one boss and two underlings he has developed, so that if one chain goes wrong, the whole organization is not rooted out, because you only know three people, and you don't know the rest of them. In the course of an operation, you will be assisted by people you don't know, who will quietly slip you a pistol or a bomb. This organization, which the French call "the infinitely growing worm", has given the occupiers a hard time. Policemen were assassinated, taverns were bombed, and the French couldn't find the culprits. For they are the women with their headscarves, they are the ignorant children, they are the honest fruit growers, they are all of them, but they are none of them, they are warriors when they pick up their guns, and civilians when they put them down. Economic Development Algeria's economy is the second largest in Africa, after South Africa. in 2005 Algiers produced 45% of GDP and 98% of total exports. Algeria relies heavily on imports for food and daily necessities. Since 1989, Algiers began market economic reforms, and in 1995 passed a privatization bill to speed up economic restructuring. And the implementation of the 2005-2009 "five-year economic and social revitalization plan" and the southern and highland provinces economic development plan, *** will spend nearly 144 billion U.S. dollars for the transformation of state-owned enterprises and infrastructure construction. 2005, the international oil price is high, the Arakanese oil and gas revenues increased greatly, steady economic growth, economic reconstruction is comprehensive. The reconstruction of the economy is in full swing. *** On the one hand, it continues to implement the fiscal expansion policy, accelerates the construction of large-scale infrastructure, promotes the reform of state-owned enterprises and the financial system, and increases the support for small and medium-sized enterprises; on the other hand, it expands the opening up of the economy, introduces the "New Hydrocarbons Law" to encourage foreign enterprises to participate in the development of Arabe's hydrocarbons, closely cooperates in economy and trade with Europe and the United States, and intensifies the development of "WTO accession". On the other hand, it expanded the opening up of the economy and encouraged foreign enterprises to participate in oil and gas development by introducing the "New Hydrocarbon Law". Industry After independence, industry developed rapidly, including oil refining and petrochemicals, machinery, cement, textiles, brewing, food, tanning, and automobile assembly. Fishing also flourished. The country is well served by highways. The mainline railroad connects Tunisia in the east and Morocco in the west. Southeast suburbs of Boumediene International Airport is one of the busier airports in North Africa. The port is built on the waterfront and four small islands, divided into three harbor areas, the water depth of 7 to 12 meters. The total length of the quay is 8400 meters, with 7 tanker berths, 10 wine berths, 1 grain berth and container terminals. It has modernized loading and unloading equipment and huge fuel supply station. The annual throughput is more than 6 million tons. Exports petroleum and oil products, iron ore, wine, citrus and vegetables; imports construction materials, grain and industrial goods. The old city is built on a hillside, rich in Arab national characteristics; the new city extends along the waterfront, with many European-style buildings and street parks. There are the University of Algiers (founded in 1879) and the Bardo Museum of Prehistoric Man in the city. There are many ancient Roman monuments in the neighborhood. The "Pine Club" in the western suburbs is an international conference center. Algiers is located on the southern coast of the Mediterranean Sea between two bays, along the Gulf of Algiers extends about 20 kilometers, shaped like a hemispherical theater. The city is built on the undulating hillside, the buildings are stacked on top of each other, and the streets are winding and twisting, from the luxurious mansions on the Mediterranean beach, the villas in the midst of green bushes, the soaring mosques, to the residential houses stacked deep into the mountain wall, the walls are all in white, and the mist on the Mediterranean Sea is often surrounded by them, which makes the scenery very beautiful, and it's no wonder that people call Algiers a white city. Development status Algiers Notre Dame de l'Afrique Algiers is the center of Algeria's politics, economy, culture and foreign trade, with a population of 3 million people (1996 statistics), it is the most populous and concentrated city in the country. The Kasbah district, located in the northeast of the city, is one of the oldest districts, with a Muslim population, and the name Kasbah derives from the name of an old fortress. Most of the houses here are two- to three-story buildings made of slightly carved stones and are densely packed together on the hillside. The ruins of the old castle, with its round-topped mosque, stand out among the houses. Here, most of the streets for the steps, narrow streets crowded with bustling crowds, both sides of the store connected to a piece of window filled with a variety of rich national characteristics of handicrafts. Vendors fill the streets and alleys here, and the high-pitched shouts and noisy bargaining echo over the crowds, making for an exceptionally lively atmosphere. Strolling here early in the morning or in the evening, the halal snack stores and teahouses emit a tantalizing aroma, and the sound of loud and rhythmic call to prayer comes from the magnificent and tall minaret, making it seem as if one has entered a kind of magical world. The Kasbah has a special charm that attracts visitors from all directions. Algiers August 10, 2018 The new airport in Algiers, constructed by China State Construction Corporation, is about to be completed and delivered, and its annual passenger throughput is expected to reach 10 million after completion, making it an aviation hub in North Africa. Chinese Community According to a survey in the 1970s, there were about 200 Chinese in Algeria. In the 21st century, more and more Chinese people have come to Algeria for business and labor, most of which are concentrated in Algiers. It is estimated that there are as many as 50,000 Chinese in Algiers, most of them are laborers. The Chinese in Algeria are accustomed to calling Algiers "Heer" instead of "Algiers" which is the common name used in the country. Exposition The Algiers Exposition is held once a year. The fair lasts for six days and has a total exhibition area of 73,000 square meters, mainly displaying industrial machinery and equipment, electronics, medical and service sector products. Civilization Algiers has a new city and an old city. The new city center is located along the coast and develops upwards along the hillside, with streets parallel to the coast and many European-style buildings and street parks. The old downtown is located on the hill, retaining a strong Arab national characteristics, ancient interest. The city center has a square named after the national hero Emir Abdul Kader; Oraci Hotel and the big post office with Moorish architectural style are very modern buildings; the "Pine Club" in the western suburb is an international conference center, and the conference halls, communication equipments and service facilities are all of the first class; the Olympic Sports City in the southern suburb is one of the most modern stadiums in Africa. The Olympic Stadium in the southern suburb is one of the most modern stadiums in Africa; the "Notre Dame de l'Afrique" is a Romanesque building. The Colosseum of El Jem, east of the city, is a famous Roman monument. The city is also home to the University of Algiers, founded in 1879, the Bardo Museum of Prehistoric Man, the Museum of Muslim Art, the National Museum, the Zoo and the Botanical Gardens. The city has a large number of churches and mosques. The Kasbah district in the northeast is the most charming part of Algiers, home to hundreds of thousands of Muslims, where the white Arab robe is the most fashionable garment. Low stone buildings made of slightly carved stone are densely packed along the hills. The ruins of the ancient citadel and the great mosque with its domed minaret stand out above the stone houses. Hundreds of stone paths are narrow and winding, most of them are stepped, the car can not pass. Stores are connected to each other on both sides of the street, and trade is carried on in the old tradition. Sale of rich national colors of the carpet, felt, silk, tea sets, copper plate, jewelry, etc., the most prosperous business is the food stalls, restaurants, lbD brown store. Albaji Street in this area is known as the Arab market. Early in the morning and late in the evening, the sound of prayers emanating from the towering minarets, which appear and disappear in the air, adds to the mystical color of the Kasbah. Algiers has a pleasant climate and the city is full of flowers and fruit trees. The city was the site of Marx's late convalescence, and in 1963 Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai unveiled a new road sign for "Beijing Street". World Heritage Site Chinese Name: Kasbah of Algiers English Name: Ka *** ah of Algiers Country: Algeria Continent: Africa 1992 Criteria for approval Inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1992 according to Criterion C (II) (V) of the Selection Criteria for Cultural Heritage Introduction 1 The Kasbah of Algiers is built on steep slopes (118 m high) next to the Bouzareah mountain, near the rich Mitidja plain. It is situated near the rich Mitidja plain, facing the harbor of the Gulf and the Mediterranean Sea. The Kasbah of Algiers was founded in the 6th century BC. Historically, it served mainly military and trade functions and is now the capital of Algeria. History of the city: The site of Algiers was occupied by the Ikosim, successively the trading base of Phoenicia and Icosium, and occupied by the Mauretanian emperors in the first century AD. After being conquered by the Vandals in the fifth century, Mauretania fell under Byzantine rule in the sixth century. The Arabs later recaptured it in 994 AD and founded a new city on the site of the Roman city. By the fifteenth century, the history of Algiers was again linked to the wars of the Maghreb dynasty. In 1529, the Barberousse brothers took control of the fortress of Penon, thus putting an end to the Spanish occupation of the islands around Algiers, which from then on extended to the sea. Algiers was established as the capital city by the Ottoman rulers, and a castle and defensive walls were built. As an outpost of the Ottoman Turkish Empire in the Western Mediterranean in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, the fortified city of Algiers also became a hideout for barbaric pirates. As a result of this military and trading activity ***, Algiers prospered economically as never before. In 1716, a major earthquake destroyed most of the medina's buildings, which were gradually rebuilt, and after the French occupation in 1830, the old city of Algiers underwent a major renovation, which completely changed the urban structure that had been in place since Turkish times. Cityscape: The Casbah (a term used for the Old City as a whole) occupies a triangular area between the citadels and is built on the top of a hill, close to the sea. The city is covered by a tight "network" of streets and paths, with a slight incline in the terrain, and therefore a flight of stairs interspersed in the "network". However, in the squares of the city the "network" is empty, as in the case of the Sheikh Bain? The "network" is empty at the city square, as in the case of Cheikh Behn. Cheik Ben Badis Square, the center of the old city. In the Kasbah of Algiers, Turkish military architecture blends with Moorish traditions and Mediterranean Arab architecture. The white houses with balconies along the hills form a crowded, chaotic landscape. Many of the main monumental buildings are decorated with wood carvings and pottery, and have gardens and fountains, which make them stand out from the rest of the cityscape due to their splendor. These include the Grand Mosque (11th to 14th centuries), the Sidi Abdal Rahman Mosque (18th century), the Ketchaoua Mosque (18th to 19th centuries) and the Dar Aziz Bent El Rey Palace (16th century). The Kasbah of Algiers is a remarkable example of an architecture or architectural ensemble that is a key witness of a significant historical period. In addition, it is a good example of a traditional human settlement, which expresses a culture vulnerable to the onslaught of irresistible external forces. World Heritage Committee Comments: An aerial view of the island overlooking the sea, with a Carthaginian trading post built in the fourth century BC, is Kasbaha. Typical of a medina-like or Islamic city, Kasbaha is one of the most outstanding coastal landscapes in the Mediterranean. It is a place that prompts a look back into history. It has preserved castles, ancient monasteries and Ottoman palaces, along with traditional urban architecture and a deep-rooted sense of ethnicity.