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Tunisia Capital: Tunis Population: 10,175,014 The Geography of Tunisia Total Size: 163,610 square km Size Comparison: slightly larger than Georgia Geographical Coordinates: 34 00 N, 9 00 E World Region: Africa General Terrain: mountains in north; hot, dry central plain; semiarid south merges into the Sahara Geographical Low Point: Shatt al Gharsah -17 m Geographical High Point: Jebel ech Chambi 1,544 m Climate: temperate in north with mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers; desert in south The People of Tunisia Type of Government: republic Languages Spoken: Arabic (official and one of the languages of commerce), French (commerce) Independence: 20 March 1956 (from France) National Holiday: Independence Day, 20 March (1956) Nationality: Tunisian(s) Religions: Muslim 98%, Christian 1%, Jewish and other 1% Economy of Tunisia Major Industries: petroleum, mining (particularly phosphate and iron ore), tourism, textiles, footwear, agribusiness, beverages Agricultural Products: olives, olive oil, grain, tomatoes, citrus fruit, sugar beets, dates, almonds; beef, dairy products Natural Resources: petroleum, phosphates, iron ore, lead, zinc, salt Major Exports: textiles, mechanical goods, phosphates and chemicals, agricultural products, hydrocarbons Major Imports: textiles, machinery and equipment, hydrocarbons, chemicals, food Currency: Tunisian dinar (TND) National GDP: $83,540,000,000 Total Export Revenue: $10,300,000,000 Brief History of Tunisia: Rivalry between French and Italian interests in Tunisia culminated in a French invasion in 1881 and the creation of a protectorate. Agitation for independence in the decades following World War I was finally successful in getting the French to recognize Tunisia as an independent state in 1956. The country's first president, Habib BOURGUIBA, established a strict one-party state. He dominated the country for 31 years, repressing Islamic fundamentalism and establishing rights for women unmatched by any other Arab nation. Tunisia has long taken a moderate, non-aligned stance in its foreign relations. Domestically, it has sought to defuse rising pressure for a more open political society. Back to Geography Home Page

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