Tunisia

The Republic of Tunisia (la R é publique Tunisienne), abbreviated as Tunisia, is located in the capital city of Tunis. Located at the northern end of Africa, it borders Algeria to the west, Libya to the southeast, the Mediterranean Sea to the north and east, and Italy across the Tunisian Strait. The total area is 162000 square kilometers, and the coastline is 1300 kilometers long. The northern region has a Mediterranean climate, while the southern region has a tropical desert climate. The country is divided into 24 provinces, with 264 administrative regions and 350 cities. As of 2023, the total population of Tunisia is 12.24 million, with over 90% being Arabs. Arabic is the national language and French is commonly used. Islam is the state religion, mainly Sunni. [1]
In the early 9th century BC, the Phoenicians established the city of Carthage along the coast of the Gulf of Tunis, which later developed into a slave based power. In 146 BC, it became part of the Roman Empire’s province of Africa. In the 5th and 6th centuries AD, it was successively occupied by the Vandals and Byzantines. In 703, Tunisia was conquered by Arab Muslims. In the 13th century, the Hafsid dynasty established a powerful Tunisian state. In 1574, it became a province of the Ottoman Empire of Türkiye. In 1881, it became a French protectorate. On March 20, 1956, France recognized Tunisia’s independence. On July 25, 1957, the Tunisian Constituent Assembly passed a resolution to depose the king and declare the establishment of the Republic of Tunisia, with Bourguiba as the first president. [1]
Tunisia combines the triple attributes of Africa, Arabia, and the Mediterranean, possessing ancient civilization and Mediterranean culture. Give equal importance to industry, agriculture, and service industries in the economy. The industry is mainly focused on phosphate mining, processing, and textile industry. Olive oil is the main agricultural product for export earnings. The tourism industry is relatively developed and plays an important role in the economy. Tunisia has a stable political and social situation, sound laws, inclusive and open society, attaches great importance to education, and has abundant human resources with higher education. In 2024, Tunisia’s gross domestic product will be 52.64 billion US dollars

Chinese name
Republic of Tunisia [1]
Foreign Name
The Republic of Tunisia [1] (in English)
La R é publique Tuning (French)
الجمهنسイة (Arabic)
abbreviation
Tunisia
Belonging continent
Africa
Capital City
Tunis City [1]
major city
Suse, Bizerte, Keruwan, Nabule, Jerba Island, etc. [1]
National Day
March 20, 1956 [1]
National Anthem
Defender of the Motherland
Country code
TUN
official language
Arabic [1]
Currency
Tunisian Dinar [1]
Time Zone
UTC+1
political system
republic
National leaders
Keith Said 2, Kamal Maduri [10] (Prime Minister)
population size
12.24 million (2023)
population density
76.8 people per square kilometer 5
Main ethnic groups
Arabs and Berbers [1]
Main religions
Islam 1
land area
162000 km² [1]
Water area ratio
5%
Total GDP
52.64 billion US dollars 22
Per Capita GDP
$4270 22
International telephone area code
two hundred and sixteen
International Domain Abbreviations
.tn
Road traffic
Drive on the right side
Main universities
Tunisian universities such as Manal and Manuba

12.24 million (2023) [22], with over 90% being Arabs and the rest being Berbers.