North African country - Tunisia. The Tunisian Republic borders on Algeria, Libya, has access to the Mediterranean Sea. Tunisia is 1,148 kilometers of coastline.

The official language is Arabic. The population as of January 1, 2017 is 11,444,409 people. It is the 91st largest country in the world with 163,610 square kilometers.

Tunis - the capital of the Tunisian Republic, located in a large bay of the Mediterranean Sea (Gulf of Tunis), behind Lake Tunis and the port of La Gaulette, the city stretches along the coastal plain and hills.

Geographically, Tunisia is the eastern end of the Atlas Mountains and the northern edge. Most of the rest of the land is fertile soil.
The Atlas Mountains stretch from the Algerian border to the Mediterranean Sea. To the north and east of these mountains, the topography is generally characterized by low hills and a flat coastal zone. The highest mountain in the country - Jebel ech Chambi has a height of 1544 meters above sea level.
The Sahara is the largest desert in the world, only a small part of it covers Tunisia. Grand Erg Oriental is a "field of sand dunes" in central Tunisia.

The northernmost point of Tunisia (it is also the northernmost point of the African continent), Cape Angela.
The most impressive beaches of the Mediterranean are found in Tunisia: in the north, there is a coast of crystal clear waters and lush vegetation, while the southern coastline is surrounded by a desert landscape.

Reserves in Tunisia cover about 8% of the country: 17 protected areas. Ichkel National Park - located in the north of Tunisia, 25 km southwest of Bizerte. The lake and wetlands of the Ichkel National Park is an important stopping point for hundreds of thousands of migratory birds (ducks, geese, storks, pink flamingos). Ichkeul is the last remaining lake in a chain that once spread across North Africa.
Tunisia has 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

El Jem Amphitheater - built in 238 AD (in the city of Thysdrus, now a suburb of El Jem), when modern Tunisia belonged to the Roman province of Africa. This is one of the best preserved Roman ruins in the world, and
unique to Africa. Like other amphitheatres of the Roman Empire, it was built for spectacle and
it is one of the largest amphitheaters in the world. The design capacity is 35,000 people, and the dimensions of the major and minor axles are 148 meters and 122 meters.
The Medina quarter of Tunisia has about 700 monuments, including palaces, mosques, mausoleums, madrasahs and fountains dating back to the Almohad and Hafsid periods.

480 BC the Phoenicians founded Carthage and a strong empire in the Mediterranean

After the main rival of Rome, Carthage, became the city of the Phoenician sailors, he forever perpetuated the memory
about the Punic Wars. The ruins of this ancient metropolis are now visible near the sea as a warning that even the largest city can fall into rubble.

Bourguib Mausoleum is a monumental tomb in Monastir that houses the remains of President Habib Bourguib, the father of Tunisian independence, who died on April 6, 2000. The mausoleum was built during Bourguib's lifetime, in 1963. It is located in the western part of the cemetery of Sidi El Mezero, the main burial place in the city, at the end of the main lane.

The Bardo National Museum is one of the most important museums in the Mediterranean Basin and the second largest in the African continent after the Egyptian Museum. It traces the history of Tunisia through several millennia and many civilizations - located in a former palace, it has provided a site for open archaeological research in the country.

When the major trading power and military rival of the Roman Republic Carthage was defeated by the Romans in 146 BC, the Romans occupied Tunisia and held power for the next eight hundred years.

After several attempts, starting in 647, the Arabs conquered Tunisia, later the Ottomans (Ottomans) seized power in 1574, dominating Tunisia for more than three hundred years. The French colonization of Tunisia took place in 1881. Tunisia achieved independence from France in 1956.

Tunisia has a growing economy focused on agriculture, mining, tourism and
production.

Tunisia has a very homogeneous population, almost entirely of Arab and Berber origin (98%). The European population (1%) consists mainly of French and Italians.

• All palm trees in Tunisia are date palms! The best dates are “fingers of light”. Surprisingly, it is almost impossible to try them in Tunisia - they are all exported and cost, for example, in France, 20 euros per kilogram!
• Olive trees are extraordinary centenarians. Live 1200 - 2000 years! The tree is very unpretentious, and olive groves are everywhere. It is curious that the trees are planted very far from each other - about ten meters from each other. This is due to the fact that the root system of olive trees does not spread in depth, but in breadth.
• All camels in Tunisia are single-humped! And imported from Asia. An ordinary camel can reach speeds of up to 20-25 km / h, and a special breed - up to 50 km / h. The load carries up to 400 kg! A camel can drink several tens of liters of water at a time, which it then stores in its hump. And camels are polygamists. A camel carries cubs for a whole year - 12 months!
• An ordinary camel costs 1000 - 1500 dinars ($ 1 = 1.2 dinars). Now, if any of the local fans will shout after you “I give 5/10/1000 camels for you!” you can estimate your “value”.
• Despite the fact that Tunisians are Muslims, who, as you know, are prohibited by religion from drinking any alcoholic beverages, Tunisia has its own vodka - “buha”. Associations with the famous Russian word suggest themselves immediately. J But the real origin of the word is from the surname of the Jewish brothers, who established its production. Thus, it becomes clear where their own vodka comes from - in a Muslim country.
• Men should not have a beard without a mustache.
• Sultan of fruits in Tunisia is called ... a cactus, more precisely, its fruits. Cacti with human height grow everywhere in the country and in between times they serve as fences - very, by the way, successfully. Try to get through those thorns! Along the way, “from the fence” you can harvest - fruits the size of potatoes. We just don’t recommend doing it with bare hands - the fruits are covered with tiny needles that dig into the skin for a moment, it will hurt for fourteen days! Inside the fruit there are many small bones that the locals do not spit out, but swallow along with delicious, juicy pulp.
• The indigenous people of Tunisia are the Berbers, who traditionally decorated themselves with tattoos. Each of the Berber tribes had their own tattoo, which made it possible to determine the belonging of its owner to a particular tribe. Until now, you can see grandmothers on the street with a beard tattoo on their face. Very colorful!
• Tunisia, along with Algeria and Morocco, belongs to the countries of the Maghreb.
• The “folk” Tunisian recipe for treating burns from jellyfish is to rub it with sand and attach a slice of tomato.
• any desert in Tunisia is Sahara. Because this is how the word “sahara” is translated from Arabic - desert.
• Tunis is a female name. Romantic Tunisians even saw the shape of a woman in the outlines of their country on the map. Pregnant. Take a look and you.
• All Arab roofs are flat - so they have a smaller area and, accordingly, heat up less. An architectural tradition with deep meaning!..
• In Arabic, all appeals to each other are on “you”. On “You” - only to the president, this is a very, very official appeal.
• "Kitty Kitty!". This is how they call cats to us, and they dare them (our “scat!” in fact). By the way, if you address this exclamation to overly importunate men, it will be a terrible insult.
• There are three types of oases - sea, mountain and desert.
• The name of the city of Kairouan is translated as "a place where weapons are made." This city is the former capital of Tunisia and the religious capital of the countries of the entire Maghreb. It ranks fourth among the spiritual Islamic monuments after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem. The sevenfold pilgrimage to the holy city of Kairouan replaces the pilgrimage to Mecca!
• Apart from its religious significance, Kairun is also famous for its carpets. Kairouan carpets are ranked third in value in the world after Persian and Chinese. Some are wool, some are silk. By the way, silk ones are incredibly expensive: small ones - 60 by 35 centimeters already cost $ 200!
• One of the wonders of the desert is its flower, the Sahara Rose, a crystal of salt and sand. The Sahara rose is formed between salt marshes and the desert, “grows” in the sand at a depth of several meters and can reach a height of 2-3 m. This unusual flower, if washed or placed in an aquarium, will remain the same, will not crumble, will not melt ...
• Douz - the city, which is called the "Gate of the Sahara", in translation means "twelve".
• One of the most impressive landscapes in Tunisia is salt marshes - a desert, in the depths of which there are salt lakes. The largest salt marsh in the country is Chot el-Jerid. “Shot” is translated from Arabic as “salt marsh”, “jerid” - palm leaves.
• As soon as the sun disappears behind the horizon, the air in Tunisia is literally filled with the aroma of a flower called “fel”. It begins to smell with special force just after sunset.
• On the territory of Tunisia is one of the greatest cities of antiquity, competing in grandeur and power with Rome - Carthage. The origin of Carthage (814 BC) is associated with a beautiful legend about the Phoenician princess Alyssa (aka Dido), who asked the local king for herself and her people a piece of land. He singled out - in the size of the skin of a bull. Alyssa ordered to cut the skin into thin strips and measured the earth with them. So Carthage was founded, whose name in translation means “New City” (“map-hidage”). One of the bloody customs of the city is the sacrifice of babies.
• Hammamet became the first tourist center in Tunisia and a well-known gay recreation center. Oscar Wilde came to rest there. The former glory has remained in the past, and now everyone who is not lazy is resting at the resort.
• Tunisians have their own "charms". One of them, which you will encounter everywhere, is Fatima's palm. Protects from the evil eye, it is believed.
• An unusual and very beautiful tradition among Tunisian women is to paint their palms with henna. Unfortunately, such a tattoo is not offered to tourists.
• In 1957, Tunisia gained independence from France. Since then, only 2 presidents have been at the helm of the state: Habib Bourguiba and the current leader - Portrait of Ben Ali. Such is the political stability.
• The most prestigious professions are school teacher and doctor. At one time, the country's leadership spent half the budget on health care and education. As a result, there was no illiteracy at all, the most beautiful buildings in the city are schools and hospitals, and Tunisian health resorts are known all over the world.
• In summer, the official working day starts at 7 am and ends ... at 2 pm. This is primarily due to the unbearable heat, the peak of which falls at lunchtime.
• In the evening, men's favorite pastime is to gather in coffee shops, and you will never see Tunisian women there (they are doing household chores at this time).
• The tallest building in the country - Africa Hotel in the capital has only 22 floors. But in the near future, everything can change - a sheikh from the UAE decided to invest several billion dollars in the construction of a new area in the city of Tunisia, where real skyscrapers will already be located.
• A wedding in this country is a very responsible event - they celebrate from 3 to 7 days, and they prepare for marriage for several years at all. Traditions are such that without the mandatory consent of all parents, young people will not be able to marry. So if you like a local girl, think carefully about your chances before getting involved in this business. By the way, no one is in a hurry to get married here. It is considered normal to be a bachelor, for example, at 35 years old. Newlyweds must provide for themselves, so until there is a stable income and housing, there is no point in getting married.
• Despite the Islamic religion, Tunisian women have equal rights with men. It is quite possible that you will see a female police officer, or a bus driver. In addition, polygamy is prohibited here, and in a divorce, it is not a fact that a man will win. It is possible that the woman will receive all the property of the spouses.
• A good salary is 600 dinars ($500). That's how much a teacher earns at school. The salary of a doctor will exceed 1,000 dinars, although it is not so easy to get a job in a hospital, which is called an overabundance of personnel.
• Car numbers have, in addition to the digital code, also an inscription in Arabic (the same on all cars). What it means, hardly any tourist will tell you. But in fact, everything is trite - "Tunisia" is written on every license plate.
• Many Algerians and Libyans keep their funds in Tunisian banks due to the unstable political and economic situation in their countries (unlike Tunisia).

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Tunisia is the smallest country in North Africa, the southern part of which is occupied by the Sahara desert. The rest of the country is occupied by fertile soil and 1310 km of coastline.

Tunisia achieved the status of an independent state in 1956 from France. Independence Day is celebrated on March 20 every year.

Modern Tunisia is located on the territory of the ancient Phoenician empire with its center in Carthage. The ruins of this once powerful city-state are only 10 km from modern Tunisia (city).

Tunisia is divided into 24 provinces. The largest province is the world famous Tatooine. He gained popularity thanks to the planet of the same name in the science fiction films Star Wars.

The city of Hammamet is the largest tourist resort in Tunisia and has been attracting holidaymakers from all over Europe since 1960!

Tunisia is currently the only city in the country that has a metro, although it is more like light rail.

The population of the country does not exceed 10.8 million people. Recently, the birth rate in Tunisia has fallen sharply, especially compared to other Arab countries. On average, the birth rate is kept at around 1.7 children per woman.

The average life expectancy of ordinary Tunisians is 75 years.

Tunisia has two official languages: the first and most common is Arabic and the second state is French. The most popular foreign language is English.

The city of Tunisia is the capital, the largest industrial and economic center. The population of the city is more than 1.2 million people.

Tunisian women love to decorate their bodies with henna. This is especially true of the arms and hands.

At the end of 2010, the biggest revolution took place in Tunisia. The reason for the mass unrest was a series of government decrees. It all started with a 26 year old street vendor who set himself on fire in protest! As a result of public uprisings in the country, the president was overthrown and new elections were called. After these events, a revolutionary mood grew among the civilian population of other Arab countries, especially in Libya.

The Tunisian dinar (TND) is the official currency. It is divided into 1000 millimeters. The exchange rate of the dinar to the dollar is 1 TND: $ 0.7.

The city of Kairouan is the fourth most important spiritual center in the Islamic world after Jerusalem, Mecca and Medina.

Tunisia is an active member of various international organizations, including the United Nations, the World Bank, the World Trade Organization, the League of Arab States, the Organization of Islamic Conferences and the International Monetary Fund.

Interesting fact: Mount Jebel ech Chambi is the highest point in Tunisia. The height of the mountain is 1544 m above sea level.

Spain occupied the territory of Tunisia in the middle of the 16th century. The country became part of the Ottoman Empire in 1574.

Citizens of most European countries do not require a visa to enter Tunisia.

Most of all, tourists prefer to use taxi services or rent a car (the price ranges from $ 70 / day).

In the markets of Tunisia, you should always bargain, otherwise you will be charged exorbitant prices.

The Tunisian economy is primarily based on agriculture, which is based on the production of olives, olive oil, legumes and dairy products. A number of technical products, textiles, phosphates, chemical and petroleum products are also exported in significant volumes.

There are 4 international airports in Tunisia: Tunis-Carthage, Monastir, Sfax and Djerba.

An interesting fact about Tunisia: 97% of the population are Arabs who practice Islam. There is also a small number of Catholics in the country.

According to tradition and faith, Muslims do not drink alcohol, but in Tunisia they still drink their own wine.

Source : newssti-n.org

Tunisia is the smallest country in North Africa, the southern part of which is occupied by the Sahara desert. The rest of the country is occupied by fertile soil and 1310 km of coastline.

Tunisia achieved the status of an independent state in 1956 from France. Every year, Independence Day is celebrated on March 20, an interesting fact about the Ian empire with its center in Carthage. The ruins of this once powerful city-state are only 10 km from modern Tunisia (city).

Tunisia is divided into 24 provinces. The largest province is the world famous Tatooine. He gained popularity thanks to the planet of the same name in the science fiction films Star Wars.

Interesting fact: the city of Hammamet is the largest tourist resort in Tunisia and has been attracting tourists from all over Europe since 1960!

Tunisia is currently the only city in the country that has a metro, although it is more like light rail.

The population of the country does not exceed 10.8 million people. Recently, the birth rate in Tunisia has fallen sharply, especially compared to other Arab countries. On average, the birth rate is kept at around 1.7 children per woman, an interesting fact.

The average life expectancy of ordinary Tunisians is 75 years.

Tunisia has two official languages: the first and most common is Arabic and the second state is French. The most popular foreign language is English.

The city of Tunisia is the capital, the largest industrial and economic center. The population of the city is more than 1.2 million people.

An interesting fact about Tunisia: women love to decorate their bodies with henna. This is especially true of the arms and hands.

At the end of 2010, the biggest revolution took place in Tunisia. The reason for the mass unrest was a series of government decrees. It all started with a 26 year old street vendor who set himself on fire in protest! As a result of civil uprisings, the president was overthrown and new elections were called. After these events, a revolutionary mood grew among the civilian population of other Arab countries, especially in Libya.

The Tunisian dinar (TND) is the official currency. It is divided into 1000 millimeters. The dinar exchange rate to the dollar is 1 TND: $ 0.7, an interesting fact.

The city of Kairouan is the fourth most important spiritual center in the Islamic world after Jerusalem, Mecca and Medina.

Tunisia is an active member of various international organizations, including the United Nations, the World Bank, the World Trade Organization, the League of Arab States, the Organization of Islamic Conferences and the International Monetary Fund.

Interesting fact: Jebel ech Chambi is the highest point in Tunisia. The height of the mountain is 1544 m above sea level.

Spain occupied the territory of Tunisia in the middle of the 16th century. The country became part of the Ottoman Empire in 1574.

Citizens of most European countries do not require a visa to enter the country.

Most of all, tourists prefer to use taxi services or rent a car (the price fluctuates around $ 70 / day), an interesting fact.

In the markets of Tunisia, you should always bargain, otherwise you will be charged exorbitant prices.

The Tunisian economy is primarily based on agriculture, which is based on the production of olives, olive oil, legumes and dairy products. A number of technical products, textiles, phosphates, chemical and petroleum products are also exported in significant volumes.

There are 4 international airports in Tunisia: Tunis-Carthage, Monastir, Sfax and Djerba.

An interesting fact about Tunisia: 97% of the population are Arabs who practice Islam. There is also a small number of Catholics in the country.

According to traditions and faith, Muslims do not drink alcohol, but in Tunisia they often sin with their own wine.

source http://lihohor.livejournal.com/720371.html#cutid1

Star Wars was filmed here, the dunes of the Sahara desert, Berber villages, luxurious beaches and lively bazaars are located here. For decades, Tunisia has been a very popular destination for Europeans, and today it is also actively visited by citizens from the former USSR and Americans. The best time to visit Tunisia, as is the case with other countries with a subtropical Mediterranean climate, is September-November and March-June. Tunisia, Egypt and Morocco are often viewed as interchangeable countries by tour operators, where there is a lot in common, as well as a large number of beach resorts, and travel packages, which is very important, are available for a wide variety of budgets. Since the most important impression about countries of this type is formed, first of all, from the hotel, it is recommended to approach this issue as responsibly as possible. Useful reviews of tourists about hotels in Tunisia can be found on the website of the tourist social network www.tourister.ru

So, interesting facts about Tunisia:

• The average life expectancy in Tunisia is approximately 75 years.
• The spoken and official language is Arabic, but the language of trade is French.
• Sidi Bou Said is a Tunisian city of amazing beauty. Major tourist center. The business card is the white and blue palette of all the buildings in the city. It is illegal to repaint houses. The colors are typical for hot countries: white reflects the sun, blue repels mosquitoes and other insects. A similar color combination can, for example, be found in Greece and Morocco. By the way, there are many places on the planet where similar laws apply. On, the houses are also painted in the same style.
• The Phoenician state of Carthage, or rather what is left of it, is located on the territory of modern Tunisia and is a tourist attraction.
• More than a quarter of all citizens of the country live in the capital - the city of Tunis.
• The city of Kairouan is the fourth most important city in the Islamic world after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem. It belongs to the list of World Heritage Sites.
• Many cult films were filmed on the territory of Tunisia, including "Gladiator", "Star Wars", as well as "Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Ark" and other films. Tunisia is indeed a very beautiful country.
• Hammamet is a favorite tourist resort in Tunisia and has been attracting holidaymakers from all over Europe since the 1960s.
• Southern Tunisia - the indescribable dunes of the Sahara, a place that has inspired thousands of artists, writers, directors and poets.
• Football is the most popular sport in Tunisia.