Earth from Space: Algerian sands by esa.int: This image from the Ikonos-2 satellite shows the sandy and rocky terrain of the Sahara desert in western Algeria. The largest country in Africa, Algeria is covered more than 90% by the Sahara desert. Major oil and natural gas deposits lie beneath the Sahara, contributing to Algeria's position as one of the wealthiest African nations. #Satellite_Image #Ikonos_2 #Algeria