Tunisia is a country in North Africa, Africa. Its capital is Tunis, with a population of approximately 12.0M and a total area of 163,610 km². The official language is Arabic and the currency is the Dinar (TND).
Tunisia covers an area of 163,610 km² with a population density of 73/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $46.9B ($3,912 per capita) and gained independence in 1956. It has a coastline of 1,148 km.
Tunisia was home to ancient Carthage — Rome's greatest rival and one of the most powerful empires of the ancient world. It is also where George Lucas filmed large portions of the original Star Wars trilogy, using the Sahara as Tatooine — and the sets are still standing.
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UNESCO ruins of the once-mighty Phoenician city that challenged Rome for Mediterranean supremacy
A UNESCO ancient walled city with over 700 monuments including mosques and palaces
A troglodyte Berber village used as Luke Skywalker's home planet Tatooine in Star Wars
A UNESCO Roman colosseum in the Sahel — the 3rd largest in the world, better preserved than Rome's
The capital of Tunisia is Tunis.
The official language(s) of Tunisia are Arabic.
The population of Tunisia is approximately 12.0M.
Tunisia uses the Dinar (TND).
Tunisia is located in Africa, in the North Africa region.
Tunisia has a GDP of $46.9B, with a GDP per capita of $3,912.
The best time to visit Tunisia is March–May, September–November. The climate is Mediterranean north, hot desert south.
Visa-free for most Western nationalities
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