What kind of country is Algeria economically?

Algeria is currently the last French colony in North Africa. Its area is 2.2 million to 5,000 square kilometers, which is three times larger than mainland France. Among the nearly 10 million residents of Algeria, the vast majority are Arabs and Berbers. There are only about 1 million residents who belong to the Xiezhou blood stream, of which French people account for the majority. Six hundred and fifty thousand. Most of these immigrants from Africa have established their families and businesses in Algeria, and enjoy various privileges that are much superior to the local residents.

Algeria was originally the residence of the Berbers. Historically, the northern coastal areas were invaded and occupied by the Paini, Luo, Vandal and Bygoutine peoples. It did not leave a lasting impact on the Berbers. During the 7th century AD, the Arabs entered Algeria from the east, bringing with them the Arabian hunting and Islamic faith. This was a significant event in the history of Algeria, because from then on, the Berbers gradually became the Arab nation. Assimilated and accepted Islam, Algeria has completely become a Muslim country.

In the 16th century, Algeria was occupied by the Turks and became part of the Ottoman Empire. It was not until L830 that France sent troops to invade Algeria on the pretext that the Algerian prince had insulted the French country. After more than seven years of fighting, it broke down the heroic resistance of the Algerian people and occupied all of Algeria. From then on, Algeria became a dependent territory of France.

Algeria is not only rich in land, but also rich in resources. The northern Mediterranean coastal plain is the most fertile area, with a mild climate, 3 million hectares of fertile farmland and 400,000 hectares of grape growing areas, rich in wheat, cotton, flax, grapes, etc.; in the Qiu Mu area, there are large areas of dense Orange groves, olive groves and cork groves. The area of ??cork forest occupies the second place in the world, with an annual output of 30,000 tons of cork bark. In the plateau livestock area of ??the Central Atlas Mountains, there are five million cattle and sheep. In addition, Alpha Grass is produced in large quantities as a raw material for making dough, and 200,000 tons are exported every year. In the past, people only knew that Algeria was very rich in acid salts and minerals. In recent years, it was also discovered that there were amazing oil reserves in the Sahara region. In the Hasi Meshapind area southeast of Algiers alone, according to preliminary estimates, the original oil reserves are at least less than 100 million tons, and the total oil reserves may exceed one billion tons.

These inexhaustible resources, if in the hands of the Algerian people, will bring them unlimited prosperity and happiness. However, just like the fate suffered by other sub-popular countries, they have become the targets of wanton plunder by imperialism. As far back as 1830, when French colonists first entered Algeria, the then French Minister of War, Schirard, announced publicly that the purpose of his expedition to Algeria was not for anything else, but to obtain "products that France did not have." ” and “open up a broad export market.” Today, French citizens are trying hard to seize Algeria. The main reason is this

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