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🇹🇳 Tunisia Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Tunisia is a country in North Africa, Africa. It covers a total area of 163,610 km² and has a coastline of 1,148 km. It shares land borders with 2 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Africa
geographical region
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Region
North Africa
sub-region
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Total Area
163,610 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
73/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
1,148 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+1
UTC offset
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Independence
1956
established
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Climate
Mediterranean north, hot desert south
general type

Location and Position

Tunisia is situated in North Africa, within the broader continent of Africa. The country has a coastline of 1,148 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

Tunisia covers a total area of 163,610 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 12.0M across this area, the population density is 73/km². The capital city is Tunis.

Climate

The climate of Tunisia is mediterranean north, hot desert south. The best time to visit is generally March–May, September–November, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Tunisia

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Algeria
Algiers
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Libya
Tripoli

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Tunisia located?

Tunisia is located in North Africa, Africa. The capital city is Tunis.

How large is Tunisia?

Tunisia has a total area of 163,610 km² with a population density of 73/km².

What countries border Tunisia?

Tunisia shares land borders with: Algeria, Libya.

What is the climate of Tunisia?

The climate of Tunisia is Mediterranean north, hot desert south. The best time to visit is March–May, September–November.

What timezone is Tunisia in?

Tunisia observes UTC+1 timezone.

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