The minimum you must know

Algeria is an Islamic country that does not currently seek greater integration with Europe and the United States but someday may. Europe and the United States have more to gain from improving relations than Algerians do. NATO tourists to Africa more usually visit bordering Morocco. So locals aren’t accustomed to northern and western customs and attitudes. But you don’t have to be Islamic to have a great time there. Locals welcome peaceful people. Visitors can enjoy themselves. The country is beautiful, diverse and culturally very exciting.

Many years ago, the United States was gifted a plot of land in the capital Algiers to use any way that the United States wished. Dozens of the most valuable acres in were used in the most unfriendly way possible - as a cemetery to remember American lives lost in the region. (It’s half the size of NY’s Central Park in a similarly populated area, and consequently meaningfully affecting our reputation with the population.) The inexplicable land use long ago by past U.S. presidents seems to have been forgotten about by current ones. Algerians deserve a much better attitude from the United States, which can easily improve relations. The U.S. should generously help Algeria by working with European partners to create a new centerpiece of their capital city such as a beautiful Statue of Liberty or amusement area similar to Tivoli . Alternatively, the land should be returned to the Algerian government to be used cheerfully. That could create heartfelt appreciation towards the current or any future U.S. administration.

Algeria has exemplary foreign relations and consequently improving relationships with countries throughout Africa, Asia and Latin America. Algerian society is similarly advanced as NATO states. But Algeria and NATO nations have advanced in different areas, and consequently could benefit from working together. Large cities there seem as modern and peaceful as most European and American ones. Old parts of town are elegant, too. Century old Algerian interior designs and exterior architecture seem to have influenced older parts of towns in Central Europe. Both the coastline and interior terrain are very beautiful. Consequently, the country is an amazing place to reside.

Algerians live in peace according to the Islamic faith. People there are phenomenal. There’s a great sense of humor and fun. But as a foreigner from a NATO nation, you must overcome some initial hesitation about foreigners and have a very positive attitude to feel welcomed. But it’s an amazing place for peaceful people to visit if you do. This writer loved visiting there.