Algeria has some very distinct customs that include certain foods. For example, the staple of their diet is couscous. This wheat dish is steamed and served with vegetables, gravy, lamb or chicken.

The entire culture and population in Algeria consider this meal as “food.” It is considered a very basic meal in this culture. Onions, turnips, red peppers, and raisins are common seasonings in this culture. In addition, salt, cumin, pepper, and coriander are important flavors in the culture.

Customs in Algeria include roasting a lamb over a open fire. This practice goes way back into their history, and this food is as natural to the people as their warm climate.

The government of Algeria has oil and gas as the primary sources of revenue. The land has abundant resources of these natural fuels. Algerian law favors industry more than farming, so there are more benefits to those in industry. There are many evils that hinder the farming industry. Droughts, poor irrigation, and the desert are all major problems for farmers in Algeria. The climate is also not conducive to agriculture at certain times of the year.

The government of Algeria employs about 30 percent of the population in the land. Another approximately 16 percent work in construction or public work. Those in industry account for about 13 percent of the population, and there are about 5 percent employed in communications and transportation.

There is still a huge problem of unemployment in the land. Many adult men must travel to other cities to find places to work and earn money. Some immigrate to France to find employment, and they come back during the summer to visit their families.