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Located on the northeastern coast, Tunis is the capital and largest city of the country, which is itself named after Tunis. The official language of Tunisia is Modern Standard Arabic. The vast majority of Tunisia's population is Arab and Muslim.
Tunisia, country of North Africa situated between Algeria and Libya along the Mediterranean Sea. The country’s capital is Tunis, and it has long been a popular tourist attraction. Learn more about Tunisia’s geography, people, culture, economy, and history in this article.
Agitation for independence in the decades after World War I finally convinced the French to recognize Tunisia as an independent state in 1956. The country's first president, Habib BOURGUIBA, established a strict one-party state. He dominated the country for 31 years, repressing Islamic fundamentalism and establishing rights for women.
Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Algeria and Libya. 34 00 N, 9 00 E. Africa. slightly larger than Georgia. 1,148 km. temperate in north with mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers; desert in south. mountains in north; hot, dry central plain; semiarid south merges into the Sahara.
Physical map of Tunisia showing major cities, terrain, national parks, rivers, and surrounding countries with international borders and outline maps. Key facts about Tunisia.
Provides overview of Tunisia, including key dates and facts about this North African country.
Tunisia has long been a destination for sun seekers but this North African country within arm’s length of the Italian island of Sicily has much more than beaches of golden sand. Despite its small size, Tunisia shelters many treasures recognized by UNESCO – eight cultural sites and a national park.
Stay on top of Tunisia latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.
As the capital of the country, Tunis is the focus of Tunisian political and administrative life and also the center of the country's commercial and cultural activities. Tunis is the transcription of the Arabic name تونس which can be pronounced as "Tūnus", "Tūnas", or "Tūnis".
Discover where to go and what to see in this diverse country with our list of the top tourist attractions and places to visit in Tunisia. The walls of the mighty Roman amphitheater of El Djem dwarf the surrounding modern town.