Tunisia is a North African country bordering the Mediterranean Sea and Sahara Desert. In the capital, Tunis, the Bardo Museum has archaeological exhibits from Roman mosaics to Islamic art. The city’s medina quarter encompasses the massive Al-Zaytuna Mosque and a thriving souk. To the east, the site of ancient Carthage features the Antonine Baths and other ruins, plus artifacts at the Carthage National Museum.
Languages: Arabic (official and one of the languages of commerce), French (commerce)
Ethnic Groups: Arab 98%, European 1%, Jewish and other 1%
Belief Systems: Muslim 98%, Christian 1%, Jewish and other 1%
Demographics:
Population: 10.9 million people (World Rank: 79th) (2014 estimate)
Population Density: 182 people/mi^2 (People per Square Mile) (World Rank: 141st) (2014 estimate)
Population Growth: 1.02 %/yr (World Rank: 129th) (2013 estimate)
Life Expectancy: 75.9 years (World Rank: 84th) (2013 estimate)
Median Age: 29 years (World Rank: 81st) (2010 estimate)
Sites for More Information:
Map of Tunisia
Worldatlas.com
Tunisia
World Factbook
Current News About Tunisia
AllAfrica.com
Tunisia - Facts and Information
Encyclopedia.com
Traveling to Tunisia
Africaguide.com
Tunisian Embassy
in Washington D.C.
Tunisia Government Web Sites
by Gunnar Anzinger
