Tunisia is a country in North Africa, Africa with a rich history, unique culture and some remarkable records. Here are the most interesting facts about Tunisia that most people don't know.
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.
Tunisia was the birthplace of the Arab Spring in 2010–2011.
Star Wars was filmed extensively in Tunisia — Tatooine is a real Tunisian town.
Tunisia has the highest female literacy rate in North Africa.
Carthage, the ancient rival of Rome, was located in modern-day Tunisia.
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.
Tunisia is known for several remarkable places that attract visitors and define the country's identity:
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
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.
The capital of Tunisia is Tunis.
Tunisia has a population of approximately 12.0M.
The official language of Tunisia is Arabic.
Tunisia gained independence in 1956.
Tunisia uses the Dinar (TND).