Located on the northeastern coast, Tunis is the capital and largest city of the country, which is itself named after Tunis. The official language of Tunisia is Arabic. The vast majority of Tunisia's …

4 days ago · According to Greek legend, Dido, a princess of Tyre, was the first outsider to settle among the native tribes of what is now Tunisia when she founded the city of Carthage in the 9th century bce.

2 days ago · Central Tunisia is a semi-arid highland with poor soil, little rainfall, and scant population. The south is arid and barren, except for occasional oases, as it merges with the Sahara. Tunisia's …

2 days ago · The smallest country in North Africa crams an astonishing variety of riches into its compact territory. Here are the best places to visit in Tunisia.

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Dec 18, 2023 · Even though it is not directly connected, Tunisia is only a few hundred kilometers from the Southern European nations of Italy and Malta. Despite being roughly the same size as the state …

Tunisians (Arabic: تونسيون, romanized: Tūnisiyyūn) are the citizens and nationals of Tunisia in North Africa, who speak Tunisian Arabic and share a common Tunisian culture and identity.

Official name: Republic Of Tunisia. President of the Republic: Mr. Kais Said. Chief of the Government: Mr. Kamel Madouri. Minister of Foreign Affairs: Mr. Mohamed Ali Nafti.

Nov 29, 2025 · Tunisian cuisine consists of a medley of European cuisine—largely French and Italian—and traditional dishes. As in the rest of the Maghrib, couscous, a semolina-based pasta, is a …

Jan 6, 2025 · Of the nations along the Atlas mountain range, Tunisia is the smallest. The Sahara desert is in the south with fertile areas in the remainder of the country. Tunisia has played an important role …