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Description

Rivalry between French and Italian interests in Tunisia culminated in a French invasion in 1881 and the creation of a protectorate. Agitation for independence in the decades following World War I was finally successful in getting 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 unmatched by any other Arab nation.

Tunisia has long taken a moderate, non-aligned stance in its foreign relations. Domestically, it has sought to defuse rising pressure for a more open political society.

Facts and Figures

Official Name Republic of Tunisia

Population 10,175,014

Capital City Tunis (731,000)

Currency Tunisian Dinar

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Languages Arabic (official), French

National Day 20 March; Independence Day

Religions Muslim

Latitude/Longitude 36° 84'N, 10° 22'E

Highest Point Chambi (5,066 ft.) (1,544 m)

Land Area 155,360 sq km (59,984 sq miles)

Land Divisions 24 governorates; including Ariana (Aryanah), Beja (Bajah), Ben Arous (Bin 'Arus), Bizerte (Banzart), Gabes (Qabis), Gafsa (Qafsah), Jendouba (Jundubah), Kairouan (Al Qayrawan), Kasserine (Al Qasrayn), Kebili (Qibili), Kef (Al Kaf), Mahdia (Al Mahdiyah), Manouba (Manubah), Medenine (Madanin), Monastir (Al Munastir), Nabeul (Nabul), Sfax (Safaqis), Sidi Bou Zid (Sidi Bu Zayd), Siliana (Silyanah), Sousse (Susah), Tataouine (Tatawin), Tozeur (Tawzar), Tunis and Zaghouan (Zaghwan)



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Maps

LARGE (color) map here

Tunisia Outline Map here

Tunisia Map CIA version here

Tunisia Maps at UT here

African Continent (printable) here

African Continent here

African Outline Map here

Recommended Links


Tunisia (Complete) information on the (GDP) overall economy, imports and exports, resources, government, population, military, transportation, and more here

Tunisia OnLine here

Tunisia Timeline here

Tunisia Tourism here

Tunisia Travel Info and Warnings here

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