Algiers

[/ælˈdʒɪərz/]
noun
Argel
1. The capital and largest city of Algeria, located on the Mediterranean coast in North Africa
Algiers is known for its colonial architecture and historic medina.
Argel é conhecida pela sua arquitetura colonial e pela medina histórica.
2. A major port city and cultural center in North Africa with significant historical importance
The port of Algiers has been an important trading hub for centuries.
O porto de Argel tem sido um importante centro comercial há séculos.
Algiers holds significant historical importance as a major Mediterranean port and was a French colonial center. In Portuguese-speaking contexts, it is consistently referred to as 'Argel'. The city is recognized globally for its distinctive Casbah district and Ottoman-era architecture.

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
Argel
Standard translation used throughout Brazil
Portugal
Argel
Standard translation used in Portugal

Related Words

AlgeriaAlgerianMediterraneanNorth AfricaKasbah
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