Country

Tunisia

Also Known As Republic of Tunisia

Northern Africa

Tunisia, officially the Republic of Tunisia, is a country in North Africa. It features the archaeological sites of Carthage, dating back to the 9th century BC, as well as the Great Mosque of Kairouan. Tunisia achieved independence from France on 20 March 1956. Its capital is Tunis. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Facts

Capital

Tunis 2

Population

11,972,169 2

2024 census.

Population Estimate Year

2024 2

Area (sq km)

163,610 2

Independence or Founding Year

1956 2

Tunisia achieved independence from France on 20 March 1956, with Habib Bourguiba as Prime Minister.

Classification

Sovereignty Status

UN Member State 1

Tunisia

Cities

FAQs

Which country did Tunisia gain independence from and when?

Tunisia became independent from France on 20 March 1956.

Tunisia achieved independence from France on 20 March 1956, with Habib Bourguiba as Prime Minister. The country is in North Africa and its capital is Tunis. It is known for the archaeological sites of Carthage, dating back to the 9th century BC, and the Great Mosque of Kairouan.

Connections

Associated With

North Africa

The Maghreb

Source Maghreb (Wikipedia)

Tunis

Source Tunis (Wikipedia)

Bordered By Water

Strait of Sicily

Has Capital

Tunis

Source Tunis (Wikipedia)

In the Other Atlases

Nationals Include

Farouk Kamoun

Also in Computing Atlas: a national of this subject.

Abdellatif Kechiche

Also in Film and Media Atlas: a national of this subject.

Haykel Ben Mahfoudh

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

Ibn Khaldun

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

Yadh Ben Achour

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikidata: Yadh Ben Achour

Moungi Bawendi

Also in Science Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Moungi Bawendi (Wikidata)

Ibn Khaldun

Also in Society and Culture Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Ibn Khaldun (Wikipedia)Leadtier 2

Quote, Lead

Ibn Khaldūn (27 May 1332 – 17 March 1406, 732–808 AH) was an Arab Tunisian scholar, historian, philosopher, and sociologist.

Wahbi Khazri

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wahbi Khazri (Wikipedia)Lead

Quote, Lead

and Tunisia at senior international level

Origin Of

Brik

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Brik (Wikipedia)tier 3

Chorba Frik

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Chorba Frik (Wikipedia)tier 3

Couscous

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Couscous (Wikidata)

Harira

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Harira (Wikipedia)tier 3

Harissa

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Harissa (Wikidata)

Shakshouka

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Shakshouka (Wikipedia)

Shakshuka

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Taguella

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Wikidata: Taguella

Tunisian Cuisine

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Tunisian Cuisine (Wikipedia)tier 3

Hanno the Navigator

Also in History Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Wikidata: Hanno the Navigator

Ibn Khaldun

Also in History Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Wikidata: Ibn Khaldun

Sitt al-Mulk

Also in History Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Ibn Khaldun

Also in Philosophy Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Moncef Chelli

Also in Philosophy Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Moncef ChelliLead sentence 1tier 2

Quote, Lead sentence 1

Moncef Chelli (Arabic: منصف شيلي), (11 February 1936 in Tunis – 18 March 1994 in Paris), was a Franco-Tunisian philosopher and writer.

Site Of

Carthage

Also in Architecture and Design Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source Carthage - Wikipedia

Villa Baizeau

Also in Architecture and Design Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source Villa Baizeau (Wikipedia)

Isaac Alfasi

Also in Divinity Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Pelagius

Also in Divinity Atlas: which is located in this subject.

The El Ghriba Synagogue

Also in Divinity Atlas: which is located in this subject.

The Great Mosque of Kairouan

Also in Divinity Atlas: which is located in this subject.

The Shrine of Sidi Bou Said

Also in Divinity Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Central Bank of Tunisia

Also in Economics Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Tunis Stock Exchange

Also in Economics Atlas: which is located in this subject.

University of Tunis

Also in Education Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source University of Tunis (Wikipedia)Lead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia articletier 2

Quote, Lead paragraph of the cited Wikipedia article

Tunis University (Arabic: جامعة تونس, French: Université de Tunis) is a public university in Tunis, Tunisia.

Found There

Atlas Mountains

Also in Earth and Environment Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Wikidata: Atlas Mountains

Galite Islands

Also in Earth and Environment Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Wikidata: Galite Islands

Kerkennah Islands

Also in Earth and Environment Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Wikidata: Kerkennah Islands

Kneiss

Also in Earth and Environment Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Wikidata: Kneiss

Tunisia Caisse Nationale d'Assurance Maladie (CNAM)

Also in Health and Wellness Atlas: found in this subject.

Northern Berber languages

Also in Language Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Wikidata: Northern Berber languages

Zenati languages

Also in Language Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Wikidata: Zenati languages

Constitution of Tunisia

Also in Law Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Wikidata: Constitution of Tunisia

Court of Cassation of Tunisia

Also in Law Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Central Intelligence Agency: Tunisia, The World Factbook (factbook.json archive copy)Government, judicial branch, highest court(s), found in Tunisia

Quote, Government, judicial branch, highest court(s), found in Tunisia

Court of Cassation (consists of the first president, chamber presidents, and magistrates; organized into 27 civil and 11 criminal chambers)

Law of Tunisia

Also in Law Atlas: found in this subject.

Agave fourcroydes