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Grand Tunis or Greater Tunis (Arabic: تونس الكبرى, French: Grand Tunis) is the largest metropolitan area in Tunisia, centered on the country's capital Tunis. It consists of four governorates: Tunis, Ariana, Manouba and Ben Arous. According to the 2004 population census, the area of Grand Tunis is home to 2,247,800 people. [1]
Tunis is the transcription of the Arabic name تونس which can be pronounced as "Tūnus", "Tūnas", or "Tūnis". All three variations were mentioned by the 12th-century Arab geographer Yaqut al-Hamawi in his Mu'jam al-Bûldan (Dictionary of Countries). Different explanations exist for the origin of the name Tunis.
It covers an urban and suburban area on the Gulf of Tunis on the north-east coast covering 346 square kilometres (134 sq mi) and has a population of 1,056,247 (2014 census) with some agriculture and amenity land including parts of national parks. [3] Its capital is that of the country, Tunis.
The city of Tunis is built on a hill slope down to the lake of Tunis. These hills contain places such as Notre-Dame de Tunis, Ras Tabia, La Rabta, La Kasbah, Montfleury and La Manoubia with altitudes just above 50 metres (160 feet). The city is located at the crossroads of a narrow strip of land between Lake Tunis and Séjoumi. [136]
Area of Tunisia: 163610 km 2; Atlas of Tunisia; Environment of Tunisia ... The Lake of Tunis is a natural lagoon located between the capital city of Tunis and the ...
The Hammouda-Pacha mosque, built in 1655, was the second mosque of the Hanefite rite built in Tunis while the Sidi Mahrez mosque is the largest mosque of this type in the country. Built from 1692 to 1697, it is Ottoman-inspired and recalls some Istanbul mosques such as the Blue Mosque (erected between 1609 and 1616) and the Yeni Valide ...
The Belvedere Park, located in the heart of Tunis, serves as a significant urban oasis with a vast expanse accessible by shaded pathways and roads for both pedestrians and vehicles. Established on a hillside, the park is distinguished by its diverse flora including pines, palms, ficus, eucalyptus, and olive trees, offering a refreshing retreat ...
Key Governorate Population (2014) [4] Area (km 2) [5] Density Region 1 Ariana: 576,088 482 1,195.20 North East: 2 Béja: 303,032 3,740 81.02 North West: 3 Ben Arous