The Guide
From The Report: Algeria 2016
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This section includes information on hotels, government and other listings, alongside useful tips for visitors on topics like currency, visas, language, communications, dress, business hours and electricity.

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Comfort zone: ALGIERS
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HOTEL HYDRA Boulevard Benyoucef Benkhedda Algiers 16000 T: 021 54 89 42 F: 021 54 87 02 www.hotelhydra.dz contact@hotelhydra.dz Rooms:100 rooms including 4 suites and an apartment. Business & Conference Facilities: Conference rooms, guarded parking, laundry facilities, free high-speed internet, transfer service to the airport, car rental service and currency exchange service. Wining & Dining: A gourmet restaurant, a speciality…

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EMERGENCY:
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Police 17 Fire 14 Health 115 Gendarmerie 021 67 25 02 Ambulance 021 73 56 56 GOVERNMENT MINISTRIES Office of the Prime Minister 021 73 12 00 Foreign Affairs 021 50 45 45 National Defence 021 71 15 15 Justice 021 92 16 08 Finance 021 59 51 51 Energy 021 48 85 26 Interior & Local Authorities 021 73 23 40 Water Resources 021 28 39 01 Commerce 021 89 00 74 Religious Affairs 021 60 88 20 Education 021 60 55 60 / 61 Public Works & Transport 021 91 49 47 Agriculture, Rural Development &…

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Facts for visitors: Useful information for new arrivals
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Language Modern Standard Arabic is used in schools, government offices and the media. In practice, Darja, the local Algerian dialect of Arabic, is more commonly used and varies from one region to another. French is very commonly used in business, though this is less true outside of Algeria’s main urban areas where Arabic or Tamazight will be used in all aspects of daily life. English is becoming increasingly attractive for young Algerians though its use still remains limited. Transport Tramway…

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Facts for visitors: Useful information for new arrivals
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Language Modern Standard Arabic is used in schools, government offices and the media. In practice, Darja, the local Algerian dialect of Arabic, is more commonly used and varies from one region to another. French is very commonly used in business, though this is less true outside of Algeria’s main urban areas where Arabic or Tamazight will be used in all aspects of daily life. English is becoming increasingly attractive for young Algerians though its use still remains limited. Transport Tramway…