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Algeria International Health Insurance Advice |
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Globalsurance is an independent International medical insurance and international health insurance advisor. We offer free quotations and advice to clients in Algeria. As Global Health Insurance brokers we have expert knowledge on the full range of medical plans available and can select and advise you on the best plan. We are experts on Global Health Insurance and expatriate health insurance plans and can find the right plan for you.
Globalsurance focuses on delivering the right protection and professional customer service and claim support, we represent the clients' interest not the insurers'.
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Algeria Insurance Information |
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Algeria, officially known as The People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria,
has a long and rich history which has contributed to its diverse and unique culture. The Berbers have inhabited the land since 10,000 B.C., since then there have been numerous invaders who have left their cultural imprint on Algerian culture, such as: the Phoenicians and Carthaginians, Romans, Vandals, Byzantines, Arabs, Ottomans, Spaniards, and the French. Throughout this parade of outsiders, the Berbers in the Southern mountainous regions have been able to resist the foreign invaders’ influence and have managed to preserve their unique language and culture to this day.
Piracy based out of the North coast of Africa, previously known as the Barbary Coast, led France to invade Algeria in 1830. During the invasion and subsequent conquest, it is estimated that nearly a third of the Algerian population disappeared; France continued to control and colonize Algeria up until the mid 1950s. In 1954, the National Liberation Front (FLN) started the Algerian War of Independence against French rule, this long and bloody war ended on July 05, 1962 when Algeria achieved its independence.
After gaining its independence, the government was fairly socialist and authoritarian, it centralized agriculture and made efforts to modernize and industrialize the country. Only in 1988 was the government pressured into allowing multiple political parties. Elections were slated for 1991, but when the Islamic Salvation Front won the elections the military intervened, forced out the president and banned all religious-based political parties. The ensuing political conflict led to the Algerian Civil War, which was fought mainly between Islamist elements and the army. Elections were held again in 1995, when the current President Abdelaziz Bouteflika was elected, and by 2002, most guerilla groups had taken advantage of amnesty programs and laid down arms. Occasional violence has broken out since then, but has mostly subsided.
One way the government managed to make peace with the minority groups was by recognizing the Berber language (Tamazight) and making it an official national language to be taught in public schools. Since the 1990s, the government has changed its policies and reduced its control over the economy. Education has improved throughout the country, with literacy rates rising from less than 10% to over 60% of the population.
In the last decades, Algeria has improved its relations with France, Europe, and the rest of the world with its supportive and collaborative foreign relations. Algeria was noted for its support of third world policies and independence movements. Also Algerian diplomacy was instrumental in obtaining the release of U.S. hostages from Iran in 1980 and in ending the Iran-Iraq War.
Although Algeria is the largest country by landmass along the Mediterranean Sea and the second largest on the African continent, most of its population (91%) is living along the Northern coast on only 12% of the country’s total land mass. Along the Northern coast are some of the finest beach resorts that are equipped to provide tourists access to water sports, fishing, and cruises, all of which are only a walk away from the ancient ruins that spot the coast.
The tranquil coast with its white sandy beaches is within easy reach of the country’s main cities. All the major cities are located in the North of the country: Algiers, which is the most populated city and the capital of the country has a bustling metropolis with a view of the tranquil Mediterranean Sea; Oran, which has a Spanish flavor due to being founded by an Andalusian Seaman, is the second largest city and has a large commercial and industrial center; and Constantine which was originally founded by the Carthaginians (who called it Cirta), is the oldest continuously inhabited city in Algeria.
South of the Atlas Mountains the remaining 85% of the country consist of the Sahara Desert. The small populations (1.5 million) that inhabit this area are mainly concentrated in the small scattered towns such as: Timimoun which was built by the French and is located in an expansive oasis; In Salah is home to the country’s largest oil and gas reserves, and Tamanrasset was once a military outpost (near the Ahaggar Mountains). This relatively uninhabited area has been drawing increasing number of European tourists for the generally affordable accommodations.
While traveling overseas it is important that you know where to go for quality medical treatment. We at Globalsurance are able to cater to your personal requirements. Depending on your needs, we can offer you policies which will typically offer you a number of coverage options. These may include coverage for; in-patient and out-patient treatment, dental care, maternity, specialist consultations, and emergency evacuation. Please give us a call for more information about the international health insurance plans that we can offer you in Algeria, or to receive a free quote, please contact us today.
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