Japan-Arab States Network
日本・アラブ諸国ネットワーク
شبكة اليابان والدول العربية
Our initiative aims to facilitate cooperation
between Japan and the Arab States
E-mail: info@arabu.jp
PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ALGERIA
Basic Data
Capital: Algiers
Area: 2,381,741 km²
Population (estimated, 2020): 44,244,000
- Females: 21,824,877
- Males: 22,419,468
Life Expectancy at Birth (2022):
- Females, years: 78
- Males, years: 76
GDP (current USD-2023): USD 239.9 billion
Sources:
Statistical Office of Algeria
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad
The World Bank
International Projects in Algeria
1. World Bank Projects
1.1 Algeria Energy Efficiency Project (USD 3.62 M., Feb. 2015)
1.2 DZ-Improved Desert Ecosystems and Climate Resilient Oases (USD 7.4 M., Dec. 2014)
1.3 Development of Agricultural Statistics Grant for Algeria (USD 0.37 M., Feb. 2009)
1.4 Algeria- Municipal Waste Management Project (USD 25 M., Feb. 2008)
1.5 DZ-ICT Development Support Project (USD 13.5 M., Nov., 2007)
Sources:
The World Bank
https://projects.worldbank.org
Government/Related Agencies in Algeria
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Ministry of Interior and Local Authorities
- Ministry of Finance
- Ministry of Industry and Pharmaceutical Production
Japan-Algeria Relations
1958: Representative Office of Front de Liberation Nationale (FLN) was opened in Tokyo
1962: Bilateral relationship established upon Japan's recognition of Algeria's independence
1964: Japanese Embassy was opened in Algiers
1964: Algerian Embassy was opened in Tokyo
2000 February: Masahiko KOUMURA, Former Foreign Minister of Japan visited Algeria
2000 May: Youcef YOUSFI, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Algeria visited Japan
2000 July: Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA, President of Algeria visited Japan
2000 September: Kiyohiro ARAKI, Senior State Secretary for Foreign Affairs of Japan visited Algeria
Sources:
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
International Organizations in Algeria
- International Organization for Migration (IOM)
https://www.iom.int/countries/algeria
- World Health Organization (WHO)
https://www.afro.who.int/countries/algeria
- The World Bank (WB)
https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/algeria
- International Labour Organization (ILO)
Companies in Algeria
- Sonatrach
State-owned company responsible for the exploration, production, pipeline transportation, and marketing of hydrocarbons and by-products.
- Algérie Télécom
State-owned company providing telecommunication services.
https://www.algerietelecom.dz/en
- Cevital
Largest private conglomerate in Algeria, involved in food processing, retail, and real estate.