Officially Algeria is not a colony, but a part of France. Of about 7,5 Million inhabitants, only around one fifth is European (hence citizens instead of subjects), but own 40% of the fertile Land. Hence, the independence movement Étoile Nord-Africaine, joined by the (forbidden since 1939) Algerian People's Party, becomes stronger and stronger.
About 50,000 French soldiers are stationed here.
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