Algeria – Algeria's capital is Algiers

(Pronounced al-jeer-ee-uh and al-jeerz)

To remember the capital of Algeria, use the following mnemonic:

He had algae on his rear (Algeria) and then got algae in his ears (Algiers).

He had algae on his rear and algae in his ears

Interesting facts about Algiers:

- Algiers the White: The capital city is widely known as “Alger la Blanche” (Algiers the White) because of its striking, sun-bleached whitewashed buildings that rise in a grand amphitheater along the Mediterranean coast.

- The Historic Casbah: The city features the ancient Casbah, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site characterised by a dense maze of winding medieval streets, traditional palaces, and Ottoman-era architecture.

- Historic Roots: Algiers has a deep history stretching back thousands of years, having originally been founded by the Phoenicians under the ancient name Icosium before later growing into a major Mediterranean hub under various Berber dynasties.