A French colonial campaign in the 19th century led to French control in 1902. Guerrilla war from 1954 to 1962 with French forces by the National Liberation Front led to independence in 1962. Postage stamps have been issued since 1924.
Contact: Ministere des Postes et Telecommunications
and via Ask Phil: M. Ali Younsioui, Directeur Ministere des Postes et Tel. 16027 Alger, Algeria Dirrection des Services Postaux Agence Comptable des Timbres-Poste 4, BD Krim Belkacem 16000, Alger-Gare, Algeria
Malte reports: La Poste, Service des Valeurs Postaux et Philatélie, Recette Principale, ALGÉR R.P.
Location: Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Morocco and Tunisia Independence: 5 July 1962 (from France) National holiday: Anniversary of the Revolution, 1 November (1954)
