Berne Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural HabitatsThe BernConvention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats, also known as the Bern Convention (or Berne Convention), is a binding international legal instrument in the field of Nature Conservation, it covers the natural heritage in Europe, as well as in some African countries. The Convention was open for signature on 19 September 1979 and came into force on 1 June 1982.
Area of Special Conservation InterestAn Area of Special Conservation Interest (ASCI) is a protected area in Europe or North Africa, part of the Emerald network established by the countries who have signed the Berne Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats. The purpose of the ASCIs is to conserve and protect habitats and species defined in the convention.
Council of EuropeThe Council of Europe (CoE; French: Conseil de l'Europe, CdE) is an international organisation which aims to uphold human rights, democracy and the rule of law in Europe. Founded in 1949, it is Europe's oldest intergovernmental organisation with the largest number of Member States, representing 46 European member states. The council is an official United Nations observer.European UnionThe European Union (EU) is a political and economic union of 27 member states that are located primarily in Europe. A supranational union with a total area of 4,233,255 km2 (1,634,469 sq mi) and an estimated population of just under 452 million as of 2026, its member states generated a nominal gross domestic product (GDP) of around €18.802 trillion in 2025, accounting for approximately one sixth of global economic output.
EuropeContinentEurope is a continent located entirely in the Northern Hemisphere and mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere. It is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the to the south, and Asia to the east. Europe shares the landmass of Eurasia with Asia, and of Afro-Eurasia with both Africa and Asia.
MoroccoCountry in North AfricaMorocco, officially the Kingdom of Morocco, is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa.
TunisiaCountry in North AfricaTunisia, officially the Republic of Tunisia, is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. It is bordered by Algeria to the west and southwest, Libya to the southeast, and the to the north and east. Tunisia also shares maritime borders with Italy through the islands of Sicily and Sardinia to the north and Malta to the east. It features the archaeological sites of Carthage dating back to the 9th century BC, as well as the Great Mosque of Kairouan.
SenegalSenegal, officially the Republic of Senegal, is the westernmost country of mainland West Africa, situated along the Atlantic Ocean coast. It borders Mauritania to the north, Mali to the east, Guinea to the southeast and Guinea-Bissau to the southwest. Senegal nearly surrounds the Gambia, a country occupying a narrow strip of land along the banks of the Gambia River, which separates Senegal's southern region of Casamance from the rest of the country.
Burkina FasoBurkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa. It is bordered by Mali to the northwest, Niger to the northeast, Benin to the southeast, Togo and Ghana to the south, and Ivory Coast to the southwest. It covers an area of 274,223 km2 (105,878 sq mi). In 2024, the country had an estimated population of approximately 23,286,000. Its citizens are known as Burkinabes, and its capital and largest city is Ouagadougou.
FloraFlora (pl.: floras or florae) is all the plant life present in a particular region or time, generally the naturally occurring (indigenous) native plants. The corresponding term for animals is fauna, and for fungi, it is funga. Sometimes bacteria and fungi are also referred to as flora as in the terms gut flora or skin flora for purposes of specificity.
AlgeriaCountry in North AfricaFlagEmblemMotto: بِالشَّعْبِ و لِلشَّعْبِBi-sh-shaʿb wa li-sh-shaʿb"By the people and for the people"Anthem: قَسَمًاQasaman"We Pledge"Capitaland largest cityAlgiers36°42′N3°13′E / 36.700°N 3.217°E / 36.700; 3.217Official languagesArabicTamazightNational vernacularAlgerian ArabicTamazightForeign languagesFrenchEnglishEthnic groupsSee Ethnic groupsReligion (2012)99% Sunni Islam (official)<1% othersDemonymAlgerianGovernmentUnitary semi-presidential republic• PresidentAbdelmadjid Tebboune• Prime MinisterSifi Ghrieb• Council PresidentAzouz Nasri• Assembly PresidentKhalida BoufedecheLegislatureParliament• Upper houseCouncil of the Nation• Lower housePeople's National AssemblyFormation• Numidia202 BC• Kingdom of Mauretania25 BC• Mauro-Roman Kingdom & Kingdom of the Aurès429• Kingdom of Altava578• Rustamid dynasty777• Zirid dynasty972• Hammadid Emirate1014• Almohad dynasty1121• Zayyanid dynasty1235• Regency of Algiers1515• French Conquest of Algeria and the Algerian popular resistance5 July 1830• Emirate of Abdelkader1832• Algerian War of Independence and the Provisional Government1 November 1954 – 19 March 1962• Independence5 July 1962Area • Total2,381,741 km (919,595 sq mi) (10th)Population• 2025 estimate 47,400,000 (32nd)• Density19/km (49.2/sq mi) (206th)GDP (PPP)2026 estimate• Total $941.544 billion (39th)• Per capita $19,677 (100th)GDP (nominal)2026 estimate• Total $317.173 billion (49th)• Per capita $6,628 (111th)Gini (2011)27.6low inequalityHDI (2023) 0.763high (96th)CurrencyAlgerian dinar (DZD)Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)Calling code+213ISO 3166 codeDZInternet TLD.dz.الجزائرAlgeria, officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa.
MonacoMonaco, officially the Principality of Monaco, is a sovereigncity-state and microstate in Western Europe. Situated on the French Riviera, it is a semi-enclave bordered by France to the north, east, and west, with the to the south; the Italian region of Liguria is about 15 km (9.3 mi) east. With a population of 38,423 living in an area of 2.08 km (0.80 sq mi), Monaco is the second smallest sovereign state in the world, after Vatican City, as well as the most densely populated.FaunaFauna (pl.: faunae or faunas) is all the animal life present in a particular region or time. The corresponding terms for plants and fungi are flora and funga, respectively. Flora, fauna, funga and other forms of life are collectively referred to as biota. Zoologists and paleontologists use fauna to refer to a typical collection of animals found in a specific time or place, e.g. the "Sonoran Desert fauna" or the "Burgess Shale fauna".*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.