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Algiers , the capital of Algeria, is often called "" (Alger la Blanche) due to the gleaming white buildings that climb the hillsides from the Mediterranean coast. It is a city defined by its layers of history, showcasing a blend of Ottoman heritage, French colonial elegance, and modern Algerian independence . Key Highlights & Landmark Sites Algiers, the white city on the Med - Sophie's World