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Algeria

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Overview

Africa’s largest country lies just a short hop from Europe. The north, with its snow-flecked mountains and stunning coastline, is home to urbane and charismatic cities such as Algiers and Constantine, as well as some of the most magnificent Roman sites in existence including Timgad and Djemila, both vast, perfectly preserved Roman towns with barely another tourist in sight.

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Best Places to Visit

Algeria is an adventurous traveler’s dream. From desert dunes to medieval alleys and much more, here are 10 places in this country you won’t want to miss.

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Transportation

In this vast country, flying is usually the way to go, but you can also ride trains, taxis and even camels

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Algeria and beyond