Algeria
March 5, 2000
Population:18.1 million (1999 estimate)Population Growth Rate:3.7 percentReligions:99% Muslim with some Jews, Christians, Hindus.Government:RepublicLanguages:Arabic (Many businessmen and government of
March 2, 2000
Once again, Hollywood has demonstrated its affinity for stereotyping all Arabs as ''bad guys,'' in the movie ''Courage Under Fire''. Dima Hamdan, a
February 28, 2000
Algeria's Davis Cup tennis team got off to a torrid start at the Euro/African Group IV competition. Placed in Group A with Andorra, Liechtenstein an
February 24, 2000
The Following are the results of the recently held 16th round of the Eastern South Region Football Championship: * Shabab Buryan - Ittihad Aflo 0-1
On March 1, Algiers will host an Algerian children's fashion show. This event, initiated by a local company as well as UNICEF and UNESCO, is part o
February 23, 2000
Algeria's intellectual property practices do not have any adverse effects on its foreign trade. Foreign firms have not reported losses on export or investment opportunities due to imported or locally
Banking SystemThe country's banking system includes the Central Bank (Banque d'Algerie), six state-owned banks, one public development bank, and one private bank. An Islamic Bank is jointly owned by a
February 22, 2000
Distribution and Sales ChannelsAlgeria's well-developed distribution system includes an extensive network of wholesale and retail outlets, most of which are controlled by private entrepreneurs. Althou
Abdelaziz Bouteflika was elected by acclimation (as he was unopposed) as Algeria’s new President in April of 1999. Since taking office, Bouteflika has offered amnesty and has released thousands of Is
February 17, 2000
The African Nations Football Cup may be over, but the Algerian press can't stop talking about it. One major area of discussion regarding the cup in
The young Algerian singer, Salih al-Alami has expressed his unhappiness with the country's current condition through songs on a new album he recently
February 13, 2000
Legal Analysis Banking System The country's banking system includes the Central Bank (Banque d'Algerie), six state-owned banks, one public development bank, and one private bank. An Islamic Bank i
Business Climate Distribution and Sales Channels Algeria's well-developed distribution system includes an extensive network of wholesale and retail outlets, most of which are controlled by privat