| TUNISIA Updated 06/08/10 |
Tunisian Republic is located in the north of the African Continent, with a population of 10,589,025, making it the 77th
largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Tunis with a total population of 1,200,000. The country
encompasses 163,610 square kilometers making it the 92nd largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with
Mediterranean Sea, Gulf of Tunis, Gulf of Hammamet, Gulf of Gabes, Libya and Algeria.
President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali is recognized as the Chief of State and achieves that status through popular vote and
holds that position for a five year term with no term limits. Prime Minister Mohamed Ghannouchi is recognized as the
Head of Government and achieves that status through presidential appointment. Its form of government is a republic
and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 1st of June 1959.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Arabic and French. It counts among its major religions Muslim,
Christian, Jewish and other faiths. As sources of mass communication it has 7 AM, 20 FM, 2 Short Wave and 26
Television stations.
Major geographical features are Jebel Ech Chambi, its highest point at 1,544 meters and Shatt Al Gharsah, its lowest
point at –17 meters. Its principal waterway is Mediterranean Sea, which measures 1,148 kilometers of coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are petroleum, mining, tourism,
textiles, footwear, agribusiness, and beverages. Its official currency is Tunisian Dinar.
Here’s something you may not know about Tunisia. The town and region of Tatouine in Tunisia was the inspiration
for Luke Skywalker’s home planet in the “Star Wars” movies and was used extensively as a location during the
filming of the last three sequels.
largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Tunis with a total population of 1,200,000. The country
encompasses 163,610 square kilometers making it the 92nd largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with
Mediterranean Sea, Gulf of Tunis, Gulf of Hammamet, Gulf of Gabes, Libya and Algeria.
President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali is recognized as the Chief of State and achieves that status through popular vote and
holds that position for a five year term with no term limits. Prime Minister Mohamed Ghannouchi is recognized as the
Head of Government and achieves that status through presidential appointment. Its form of government is a republic
and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 1st of June 1959.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Arabic and French. It counts among its major religions Muslim,
Christian, Jewish and other faiths. As sources of mass communication it has 7 AM, 20 FM, 2 Short Wave and 26
Television stations.
Major geographical features are Jebel Ech Chambi, its highest point at 1,544 meters and Shatt Al Gharsah, its lowest
point at –17 meters. Its principal waterway is Mediterranean Sea, which measures 1,148 kilometers of coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are petroleum, mining, tourism,
textiles, footwear, agribusiness, and beverages. Its official currency is Tunisian Dinar.
Here’s something you may not know about Tunisia. The town and region of Tatouine in Tunisia was the inspiration
for Luke Skywalker’s home planet in the “Star Wars” movies and was used extensively as a location during the
filming of the last three sequels.
| Atlas Mountains near Jebel Ech Chambi- Tunisia's highest point |
| Camels at Tamerza Oasis |
| Bab Bhar Gate in Tunis |
| Chott El Jerid Salt Lake |
| El Jem ruin Roman Coliseum |
| Gabes Oasis |
| Man on horse in the Tunisian Sahara |
| Monastir Harbor on the Gulf of Hammamet |
| Ksar Ouled Soltane at Tataouine |
Tunisia is a mixed up sort of place. Near the top are the Atlas Mountains. The rest is desert
running along the Mediterranean Sea. Once the Romans were there, as a couple photos
show. And they have had pirates, but from the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries. All this makes
Tunisia just breathtaking. Why don't you go and see it?
running along the Mediterranean Sea. Once the Romans were there, as a couple photos
show. And they have had pirates, but from the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries. All this makes
Tunisia just breathtaking. Why don't you go and see it?
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3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
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| Pirate port Sousse |
| Roman ruins at Dougga |
| Tall ship at Sousse |
| Brik- a Tunisian dish of meat and potatoes wrapped in pastry |
| Beach on Iles de Kerkennah on the Gulf of Gabes |
| Shatt Al-Gharsah- Tunisia's lowest point |
| Tunisian brothers in traditional wear |
| Tunis- Tunisia's capital and largest city |
| Guellala on Ile de Jerba on the Gulf of Gabes |
| Tamerza on the Tunisian border with Algeria |
| Dehibat near Tunisia's southeast border with Libya |
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| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
less than 0.1%
3,700 (2007 est.)
less than 200
3,700 (2007 est.)
less than 200
| Cap Blanc- Tunisia's northernmost point on the Mediterranean Sea |
| Lighthouse at Gabes- Tunisia's easternmost point on the border with Libya |
| Land Rovers crossing the Libyan Desert- Tunisia's southernmost point on the tr-border with Libya and Algeria |
| Border station near Nefta- Tunisia's westernmost point on the border with Algeria |