Surrounding countries• Algeria• Libya

Capital• Tunis

Map of Tunisia

Major Cities

5 Major Cities• Tunis • Gabes• Gafsa • Monastir• Kelibia

Geography

Landforms• Mt. Jebel Chambi• Tunisian Dorsale• Jebel Dahar• Grand Erg Oriental

Historical sites

Roman archaeological site in Carthage

Great Mosque of Kairouan

Outdoor Activities

Flag

Red is a traditional color of Islam and was the color adopted by the Ottoman Empire who ruled Tunisia from late 16th century until 1881. It also came to represent resistance against Turkish supremacy. The crescent and star are traditional symbols of Islam and are also considered to be lucky symbols.

Setting\Location

Tunisia is located in between Libya and Algeria also is bordered by the Mediterranean sea to the north. Tunisia is mostly desert.

Transportation

Arts and Culture

Bardo Museum in Carthage

Carthage National Museum

Natural Hazards

Floods

Dust Storms

Life Expectancymale: 73 years female: 77.17 years

Top 3 Importstextiles, machinery and equipment, hydrocarbons

Top 3 Exportsclothing, semi-finished goods and textiles, agricultural products

Major Religion Largest Ethnic Group•Arab 98%•European 1% •Jewish and other 1%

•Muslim 98%•Christian 1%•Jewish and other 1%

Climate and Weather ConditionsSpring is pleasant everywhere in Tunisia, even if it may rain in the North. Sahara is less blistering but nights are chilly. In summertime, sea wind attenuates heat on the coasts. Inside the country and in the south, temperatures are very high. Autumn is pleasant but rains begin in November.

The most commonly spoken languages in Tunisia. Arabic is the official language of Tunisia Arabic, Jerba, French are other languages spoken

Top 3 Languages

• Arabic • Italian

• German

Food

thick soup made with chickpeas and garlic

Lablabi