Out of America

At a glance

Cost of living: 30; US = 100
Safety: 52; 0–100
Healthcare: 45; 0–100
English: Low

Official languages

Arabic, Tamazight

Climate

The north along the Mediterranean coast (Algiers, Oran, Constantine) has a Mediterranean climate with mild wet winters and hot dry summers. The Sahara Desert dominates the vast south. The Tell Atlas mountains provide a green, forested strip. Algeria is Africa's largest country; the coast is only a small fraction of its total area but is where the vast majority of people (and expats) live.

Path to citizenship

Permanent residency: 7 years; earliest after legal residency
Citizenship: 10 years; earliest after legal residency

Americans abroad here

Estimated US population: ~2,000
Overall expat scene: Small

International schools

Limited

Getting there

From NYC: ~8.5h
From LAX: ~12.5h

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