Algiers, a major seaport on the Mediterranean coast, is Algeria's capital and largest city.
Many Algerians are exposed to varied media and diverse worldviews through the internet and satellite television. However, Algerian cultural and religious traditions remain firmly rooted. Algerians generally value group solidarity and believe in helping others and placing group needs over personal ones. Algerians tend to be formal and courteous with strangers but warm and expressive among friends, often using personal experiences to illustrate views and opinions.
Algerian nationalism is generally seen as a result of the country's long struggle for independence, in which most Algerians take pride. Algerians highly value family relationships and friendships. Qualities such as intelligence, honesty, loyalty, and simplicity are also valued. Strength, masculinity, and faithfulness are often admired in men. Qualities traditionally considered feminine, such as kindness, tenderness, responsibility, and motherhood, are respected in women. Most Algerians want to buy a home, own a car, be healthy, and provide their children with a good education.
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