Cultural Groups in Algeria

Algeria's cultural groups weren't influenced much as much of the rest of Africa was. 99% of the population is Berber or Sunni Muslim culture. 1% are Christian or Jewish, but they are scattered all around the country. Now, Algeria is home to many different kinds of cultures such as Carthaginians, Romans, Vandals, Byzantines, Fatimids, Turkish Ottomans, and other kinds of Berbers.
About 14 to 25 million people speak the "Berber language" although there are many versions and dialects. The main language the people of Algeria speak is Arabic, but the second most common is French, (Thanks to French Imperialism.)

History of Algeria Before Imperialism

Algeria is located on the North West side of Africa. Prior to imperialism by France, Algeria was full of people of different races, religions and racial backrounds. There wasn't very much political or cultural influences. The only independent state was Morroco and Algeria, Egypt, Tunisia, and Libya were provinces of the Ottoman Empire.

The ports cities didn't have a central group of people it was controlled by. The Ottoman Empire took over these ports.The Algerian's protected pirates who attacked European ships. Ottoman deys decided they should be punished and in 1815, made The Treaty of Vienna to punish them. After 1815, piracy and trading were negotated with by France.