Algeria

Algeria is a war-ravaged country and has been in a state of violent conflict for years. Rebels are constantly fighting with the country's armed forces. Oil industry usually targeted by the fundamentalists. Very dangerous for Westerners who travel on their own. Western travellers have been warned by the Islamic fundamentalists that they are not welcome. Safety reports state, "those who wish to travel to Algeria do so at their peril..." Extreme risk! British nationals should have armed protection. Terrorists are active in Algeria. Local militia groups, weapons (various), ballistics danger areas, vehicle security, personal security, ambushes, kidnappings, bandits/corruption, gunfire, legal/illegal checkpoints, armed robberies, general travel, navigation, off road driving, building/office security, hot weather injuries, personal hygiene, terrorism, sanitation/sterilisation, clothing & equipment, emergency first aid, cultures/customs, communications, emergency shelters.

Regarded as unreliable to drink even where chlorinated. Use bottled water only.

Mostly high plateau and desert; some mountains; narrow, discontinuous coastal plain.

Arid to semi-arid; mild, wet winters with hot, dry summers along coast; drier with cold winters and hot summers on high plateau; sirocco is a hot, dust/sand-laden wind especially common in summer.

Mountainous areas subject to severe earthquakes; mudslides and floods in rainy season.