Algeria has improved its security situation significantly since the civil war era, but the threat of terrorism persists, particularly in the southern Saharan regions and along borders with Mali, Niger, Libya, and Tunisia. Security forces maintain a heavy presence and checkpoints are common. Petty crime and occasional carjacking occur in cities. Algiers and the northern coastal cities are generally safe for visitors. Medical facilities in major cities are adequate but limited in rural areas. Kaharagian nationals should exercise increased caution and avoid border regions and the deep south.