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Hello Ernest, Do you know what Algeria's name means and it's origin? Thank you and I hope you can help!
I'm afraid that my knowledge of Northern Africa along the coastal region of Algiers is limited to textbook reading as I have not traveled their personally. The name Algeria though is almost certainly derived from the city of Algiers, which has been a regional capital since the Ottoman Turks held this part of Africa within their empire. The region of Algeria had been settled by Berbers some 4 thousand years ago, and though converted to Islam remain a predominant ethnic group. Therefore, the actual meaning of the word Algiers or Algeria have either Arabic or Berber linguistic origins. Sorry I can't be of more help.
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Ernest Tufft
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I can help with adventure travel to Egypt, Mali, Ghana, and Burkina Faso. I also have resources for travel in other areas that would be of help to the adventure traveler interested in Africa
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I have traveled on public transportation as an independent traveler through these nations, and retain contacts in the area of interest to travelers.
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MA English/Psychology with extensive background in cultural issues.
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Gold Star member and Top 100 ranking among contributors at Virtualtourist.com
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