An ancient North African port, Algiers was captured by French forces in1830 and was later a pivotal center of the struggle for Algerian independence.Population, 1,523,000.

• 阿尔及尔是一个历史悠久的北非港口，于1830年为法军所占领，以后又成为阿尔及利亚独立运动的中心。