Tunisia
Capital
Tunis
Population
~11.9 million
Currency
Tunisian Dinar (TND)
Quick Facts
- Languages
- Arabic
- Religion
- Predominantly Sunni Islam
- Climate
- Mediterranean coast (hot summers, mild winters), arid interior
Culture & History
Known for: being the birthplace of the Arab Spring (2011 Jasmine Revolution), ancient ruins of Carthage, and Mediterranean beaches popular with European tourists
Also famous for: Star Wars filming locations, olive oil production, Bardo National Museum (Roman mosaics)
Food: Couscous, Brik (savory pastry), Harissa (chili paste)
Brief History
Carthaginian empire, Roman province, Arab conquest, Ottoman rule, French protectorate, independence 1956, Ben Ali dictatorship overthrown 2011