The largest African country is ALGERIA, which has a population of over 40 million people. It is located in the northern part of the continent and is bordered by Tunisia, Libya, Niger, Mali, Mauritania, and Morocco. ALGERIA is the tenth-largest country in the world and is the largest country in Africa by area. It is home to the Sahara Desert, the largest desert in the world. ALGERIA is a major producer of oil and natural gas, and its economy is heavily reliant on these resources.