Algiers

(al-jcerz.) [Ar., al-jizair, the islands.] A strongly fortified seaport, C. of Algeria, is built in the form of an amphitheatro, on the W. side of a bay of tho same name in the Mediterranean; Lat. 30° 47′ 20″ N., Lon. 3° 4′ 32" E. Algiers is the seat of the French governor-general of Algeria, and carries on an extensive trade with Franco. Pop. 58,816. Alisma les, [s. 20] IMG:p0037_0.jpg:Gravür