Wanderlust World Wanderlust World - Found in the northern parts of Algeria and covers an area of about 10,000 km2.
- Characterized by mild temperatures, high humidity, and abundant rainfall.
- Common trees include Aleppo pine, Atlas cedar, and oak species.
Mediterranean climate:
- Covers a significant area of Algeria and consists of two types of biomes: Mediterranean forests and scrublands.
- Mediterranean forests are characterized by evergreen trees and shrubs, including cork oak, holm oak, and carob.
- Mediterranean scrublands consist of low-growing, drought-tolerant plants such as thyme, rosemary, and lavender.
Deserts and xeric shrublands:
- Occupy a large portion of Algeria and are extremely dry and hot with limited rainfall.
- The Sahara desert is the largest desert in the world and covers much of the southern part of Algeria.
- Xeric shrublands occur in the northern part of the Sahara desert and are characterized by sparse vegetation such as acacias, grasses, and succulents.
Steppe:
- A transitional biome that separates deserts from more humid areas and covers a relatively small area in northern Algeria.
- Characterized by short grasses and scattered shrubs.
Arid savannas:
- Found in the south-eastern part of Algeria and are transitional between desert and savanna biomes.
- Comprise of a mixture of grasslands and drought-tolerant trees and shrubs.