Algeria is the largest country in Africa at 2.38 million square kilometres, stretching from the Mediterranean coast to deep into the Sahara Desert. This 50-question quiz covers Algerian geography, its turbulent colonial history under France, the rich Amazigh and Arab cultural heritage, and surprising facts about this North African giant.
Algeria is the largest country in Africa — covering 2.38 million square kilometers, larger than all of Western Europe combined. From Roman ruins to Saharan dunes, this quiz covers Algeria's rich history, culture, and geography.
Each round presents 10 randomized multiple-choice questions drawn from a pool of 50, so every playthrough is different. You get instant feedback with explanations after each answer, plus a shareable score at the end.
You'll explore Algeria's Saharan landscapes and Tassili cave paintings, the brutal French colonial period and 1954–1962 War of Independence, Amazigh culture and rai music, and the vibrant city of Algiers.
Yes, France colonized Algeria from 1830 to 1962 — a 132-year occupation. Algeria's War of Independence (1954–1962) was one of the most brutal decolonization conflicts, resulting in approximately 1.5 million Algerian deaths.
About 80% of Algeria is Sahara Desert — roughly 2 million square kilometers. The Algerian Sahara contains some of the world's highest sand dunes, reaching up to 450 meters.
The Algerian War of Independence (1954–1962) was fought between France and the Algerian National Liberation Front (FLN). It resulted in Algerian independence and the exodus of over a million French settlers (pieds-noirs).
Last updated: March 2026