diff --git a/docs/backtracking-algorithms/n-queens_algorithm.md b/docs/backtracking-algorithms/n-queens_algorithm.md
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--- a/docs/backtracking-algorithms/n-queens_algorithm.md
+++ b/docs/backtracking-algorithms/n-queens_algorithm.md
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ Backtracking is a technique that builds the solution one piece at a time and rem
 
 Here's the Python code for the algorithm:
 
-```
+```python
 # Function to check if a queen can be placed on the board at [row][col]
 def is_safe(board, row, col, n):
     # Check left side of the row