3.2 million (2012)
country comparison to the world: 49
37.692 million (2012)
country comparison to the world: 32
state-run Radio-Television Algerienne operates the broadcast media and carries programming in Arabic, Berber dialects, and French; use of satellite dishes is widespread, providing easy access to European and Arab satellite stations; state-run radio operat
4.7 million (2009)
country comparison to the world: 49
total: 3,973 km
country comparison to the world: 45
standard gauge: 2,888 km 1.435-m gauge (283 km electrified)
narrow gauge: 1,085 km 1.055-m gauge (2008)
total: 113,655 km
country comparison to the world: 42
paved: 87,605 km (includes 645 km of expressways)
unpaved: 26,050 km (2010)
none
major seaport(s): Algiers, Annaba, Arzew, Bejaia,
Djendjene, Jijel, Mostaganem, Oran,
Skikda LNG terminal(s) (export): Bethioua, Skikida
total: 38
country comparison to the world: 77
by type: bulk carrier 6, cargo 8, chemical tanker 3, liquefied gas 11, passenger/cargo 3, petroleum tanker 4, roll on/roll off 3
foreign-owned: 15 (UK, 15) (2010)
157 (2013)
country comparison to the world: 36
