| Tunisia | |||
Location  | |||
Weapon & Flag
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| Capital | Tunis | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Government | Republic | ||
| Currency | Tunisian dinar (TND) | ||
| Surface | 163 610 | ||
| Population | 10 074 951 | ||
| Language | Arabic, French | ||
| Religions | Muslims 98%, Christians 1%, Others 1% | ||
| Area code | 216 | ||
| TLD | .tn | ||
| Time zones | UTC 1 | ||
| Website | http://www.tunisie.gov.tn/ | ||
Tunisia is a country in Africa. To the southeast, the country borders Libya and to the west to Algeria.
Planning before the trip
To take with you to Tunisia
To bring with you from Tunisia
Ceramics, spices.
Facts about Tunisia
History
Following independence from France in 1956, President Habib Bourguiba established a one-party state. Bourguiba dominated the country for 31 years, during which he suppressed Islamic fundamentalism and introduced more rights for women than any other Arab. He was also opposed to them wearing veils. In recent years, the state has been trying to suppress pressure from groups within the country that want a more open, political system. In 2011, Bourguiba resigned as a result of the so-called Jasmine Revolution.
The locals
Climate
Pleasant climate, around 40-50 degrees in the summers, rainy season November-April. In winter, the temperature varies greatly. January is the coldest month with temperatures down to 5 degrees.
Holidays
Ramadan is celebrated. Many restaurants and cafes have closed until sunset.
Regions
Tunisia is divided into 24 administrative areas called governorate (FrenchGovernorate, ArabicWilaya)(French names, with the Arabic in parentheses):
- Ariana (al-Aryānah)
- Béja (Bājah)
- Ben Arous (Bin 'Arūs)
- Bizerte (Banzart)
- Gabès (Qābis)
- Gafsa (Qafsah)
- Jendouba (Jundūbah)
- Kairouan (al-Qayrawān)
- Cashier (al-Qasrayn)
- Kebili (Qibili)
- Le Kef (al-Kāf)
- Mahdia (al-Mahdīyah)
- Manouba (Manubah)
- Médenine (Madanīyīn)
- Monastir (al-Munastir)
- Nabeul (Nābul)
- Sfax (Safāqis)
- Sidi Bou Zid (Sīdī Bū Zayd)
- Siliana (Chile)
- Sousse (Sūsah)
- Tataouine (Taţāwīn)
- Tozeur (Tawzar)
- Tunis (Tunisia)
- Zaghouan (Zaghwān)
Cities
Getting to Tunisia
Tunisia International Airport is Carthage International Airport (TUN)[1] just outside the capital Tunis. Many charter tourists come Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport[2] which is outside Monastir.
The railway company that operates the train service in Tunisia is called SNCFT (Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Tunisiens). Traveling by train in Tunisia is relatively easy. On the busiest routes, the carriages are comfortable and there is air conditioning. From Tunis it takes about two more hours Sousse. If you are going to travel around Tunisia, it may be wise to buy a discount card "Blue card"available in different durations (7, 15 and 21 days).
There are also narrow gauge railways in several different places in Tunisia. However, the standard of the wagons is low. As these trains only run short distances, the inconvenience should not be too inconvenient.
There are ferries from Tunis Malta, Trapani on Sicily, Genoa and Marseille.
Relocation in Tunisia
The taxis have a meter, so that attempts to bargain are not so attractive. You are welcome to give a little in tips as well.
Payment
Accommodation
Food and drinks
To see
The ruins of Carthage outside Tunis are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Likewise the Medina in Tunis and the Medina in Sousse. Visit the Sahara Desert.