Tunisia 🇹🇳
Tunisia 🇹🇳: capital Tunis, population 12 million, located in Africa. Currency: Tunisian Dinar (TND). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Tunis
- Population: 12 million
- Continent: Africa
- Language: Arabic
- Currency: Tunisian Dinar (TND)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Tunisian Republic
- Area: 163,610 km² (63,170 sq mi)
- Region: Northern Africa
- Has a coastline
- People: Tunisian
- Internet domain: .tn
Fun Facts About Tunisia
- Home to the ancient city of Carthage, once a rival to Rome.
- Parts of Star Wars were filmed in its desert landscapes.
- Has the largest collection of Roman mosaics in the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tunisia known for?
Tunisia is known for several things — Home to the ancient city of Carthage, once a rival to Rome; Parts of Star Wars were filmed in its desert landscapes; Has the largest collection of Roman mosaics in the world.
How big is Tunisia?
Tunisia covers about 163,610 square kilometers (63,170 square miles), in the Northern Africa region.
Is Tunisia landlocked?
No. Tunisia has a coastline and shares land borders with 2 neighboring countries.
What are people from Tunisia called?
People from Tunisia are called Tunisian.
What is the capital of Tunisia?
The capital of Tunisia is Tunis.
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