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Neighboring Countries of Algeria

Q: Which is the longest border of Algeria?

The longest land border of Algeria is with Morocco (1,941 km); the shortest is with Western Sahara (41 km).

Q: How long are the land borders of Algeria?

The land borders of Algeria total 6,734 km. By number of neighbours Algeria ranks #12 among 236 countries and territories.

Algeria shares land borders with 7 countries: Morocco (1,941 km), Mali (1,359 km), Tunisia (1,034 km), Libya (989 km), Niger (951 km), Mauritania (460 km) and Western Sahara (41 km).

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Neighbouring countries (#12 of 236)

6,734 km

Total land borders

998 km

Coastline

2,381,740

Area in km²

Algeria
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Countries bordering Algeria

Neighbour	Border length	Capital	Visa for Algeria citizens
Morocco	1,941 km	Rabat	Visa-free
Mali	1,359 km	Bamako	Visa-free
Tunisia	1,034 km	Tunis	Visa-free
Libya	989 km	Tripoli	Visa-free
Niger	951 km	Niamey	Visa required
Mauritania	460 km	Nouakchott	Visa-free
Western Sahara	41 km	—	—

Morocco accounts for 29% of Algeria's 6,734 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).

Geography of Algeria

Location

Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Morocco and Tunisia

Area

2,381,740 km² — slightly less than 3.5 times the size of Texas

Terrain

Mostly high plateau and desert; Atlas Mountains in the far north and Hoggar Mountains in the south; narrow, discontinuous coastal plain

Climate

Arid to semiarid; mild, wet winters with hot, dry summers along coast; drier with cold winters and hot summers on high plateau; sirocco is a hot, dust/sand-laden wind especially common in summer

Highest and lowest points

Highest: Tahat 2,908 m. Lowest: Chott Melrhir -40 m. Mean elevation: 800 m.

Natural resources

Petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, phosphates, uranium, lead, zinc

Natural hazards

Mountainous areas subject to severe earthquakes; mudslides and floods in rainy season; droughts

Good to know

Largest country in Africa but 80% desert; canyons and caves in the southern Hoggar Mountains and in the barren Tassili n'Ajjer area in the southeast of the country contain numerous examples of prehistoric art -- rock paintings and carvings depicting human activities and wild and domestic animals (elephants, giraffes, cattle) -- that date to the African Humid Period, roughly 5,000 to 11,000 years ago, when the region was completely vegetated

Neighbours of Algeria's neighbours

Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.

Also with 7 neighbours in Africa

Frequently asked questions about the borders of Algeria

How many countries border Algeria?

Algeria shares land borders with 7 countries: Morocco (1,941 km), Mali (1,359 km), Tunisia (1,034 km), Libya (989 km), Niger (951 km), Mauritania (460 km) and Western Sahara (41 km).

Which is the longest border of Algeria?

The longest land border of Algeria is with Morocco (1,941 km); the shortest is with Western Sahara (41 km).

Is Algeria landlocked?

No. Algeria has 998 km of coastline.

How long are the land borders of Algeria?

The land borders of Algeria total 6,734 km. By number of neighbours Algeria ranks #12 among 236 countries and territories.

Do Algeria citizens need a visa for neighbouring countries?

Algeria citizens can visit 5 of 6 neighbouring countries visa-free: Morocco, Mali, Tunisia, Libya and Mauritania.

What is the highest point of Algeria?

Tahat 2,908 m. The lowest point is Chott Melrhir -40 m.

Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).