Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Algeria and Libya.
Many empires have controlled Tunisia, including the Phoenicians (as early as the 12 century B.C.), Carthaginians, Romans, Vandals, Byzantines, various ...
Longitude: 9
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Tunisia:
7,443.411 km
Terrain:
Mountains in north; hot, dry central plain; semiarid south merges into the Sahara.
Natural Resources:
Petroleum, phosphates, iron ore, lead, zinc, salt.
Industries:
Petroleum, mining (particularly phosphate, iron ore), tourism, textiles, footwear, agribusiness, beverages.
Population: 12,048,847
The overwhelming majority of the population is located in the northern half of the country; the south remains largely underpopulated.
Area: 163,610 km2
slightly larger than Georgia
Strategic location in central Mediterranean; Malta and Tunisia are discussing the commercial exploitation of the continental shelf between their countries, particularly for oil exploration.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| ara | Arabic |
Arabic (official, one of the languages of commerce), French (commerce), Tamazight
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| TND | Tunisian dinar | د.ت |
Capital City: Tunis
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 4:38 pm (GMT+01:00)
Visiting Tunisia
You're in for a treat! Tunisia is a fascinating place to explore, especially from April to June, September to November. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and ancient history
- Beautiful Mediterranean beaches
- Stunning desert landscapes
- Health concerns such as typhoid and hepatitis
- Petty crime in tourist areas
- Occasional political instability
- 3MEDIUM RISK
Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Tunisian cuisine features couscous, seafood, and spices.
- Popular dishes include Couscous and Brik.
- Freshly baked bread and local dates are widely enjoyed.
- Visit the ancient city of Carthage
- Explore the Medina of Tunis
- Relax on the beaches of Hammamet
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