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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.
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]
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.
As decided in Decree 589 of 21 September 2023, 5 administrative districts have been instituted: [3] [4] District 1: Bizerte, Beja, Jendouba and Kef Governorates.
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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
The French Resident General in Tunisia, Jean de Hautecloque [de; fr] left Tunis to go to Paris on 25 August 1953, when he was replaced by Pierre Voizard. [74] Voizard had previously been the French Minister to Monaco. [74] A month after his arrival in Tunis on 26 September 1953, Voizard made many changes to ease tensions in Tunisia. [74]