People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria vs Arab Republic of Egypt

Side-by-side comparison of People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria and Arab Republic of Egypt across key geographic and demographic metrics.

Metric People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria Arab Republic of Egypt
Population 47,400,000 107,271,260
Area 2,381,741 km² 1,010,408 km²
Population Density 19.9 /km² 106.2 /km²
Capital Algiers Cairo
Official Language - Arabic
Continent Africa Africa
Currency Algerian dinar Egyptian pound
Time Zone Africa/Algiers Africa/Cairo
Calling Code - -
ISO Code DZ EG
Description Located in North Africa, it is the largest country in Africa by area, bordering the Mediterranean Sea. A significant portion of its vast territory is covered by the Sahara Desert. Its economy is heavi... Located in northeastern Africa, this transcontinental country spans the northeast corner of Africa and southwest corner of Asia, via a land bridge formed by the Sinai Peninsula. It is known for its an...

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