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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

Ariana

Tunisia

Bizerte

Tunisia

Capsa

Tunisia

Carthage

Tunisia

Colonia Junonia

Tunisia

Gabès

Tunisia

Kairouan

Tunisia

Ksar Chenini

Tunisia

Ksar Hallouf

Tunisia

Monastir, Tunisia

Tunisia

Sfax

Tunisia

Sousse

Tunisia

Thunusruma

Tunisia

Tunis

Tunisia
Connections

Associated With

North Africa, Regions
The Maghreb, Regions
Source Maghreb (Wikipedia)
Tunis, Cities
Source Tunis (Wikipedia)

Bordered By Water

Strait of Sicily, Bodies of Water

Has Capital

Tunis, Cities
Source Tunis (Wikipedia)
In the Other Atlases
  • Also in Philosophy Atlas: Moncef Chelli, is where this subject originated.
Sources
1. Member States of the United Nations (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationIntroduction
Quote, Introduction
The United Nations comprise 193 sovereign states and the world's largest intergovernmental organization.
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2. Tunisia (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia Foundation
  • Infobox
    Republic of Tunisia
  • Infobox, capital
    Tunis
  • Infobox, area
    163,610 km2
  • Demographics section, 2024
    11,972,169 (2024 census)
  • History section, independence
    Tunisia achieved independence from France on 20 March 1956 with Habib Bourguiba as Prime Minister.
  • Introduction
    It features the archaeological sites of Carthage dating back to the 9th century BC, as well as the Great Mosque of Kairouan.
View the Source
Maghreb (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationAssociated With: The Maghreb, Lead section, second sentence
Quote, Associated With: The Maghreb, Lead section, second sentence
The Maghreb region comprises western and central North Africa, including Algeria, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Tunisia, and the disputed territory of Western Sahara.
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Tunis (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia Foundation
  • Associated With: Tunis, Infobox, Country
    Tunisia
  • Has Capital: Tunis, Lead section
    Tunis is the capital and largest city of Tunisia
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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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