Tunisia Capital

The capital of Tunisia is Tunis, which is located in the northeastern region of the country in the hills surrounding the Lake of Tunis. It is home to the important La Goulette port, which allows trade from the Mediterranean Sea via a canal that connects the two. When this region came under Arab control during the 8th century AD, Tunis grew in importance and became more developed. This city became the capital in 902, although only for 7 years. The region changed hands over the next few hundred years and in 1159, Tunis once again became the capital. It remained with this designation over the following ruling dynasties, empires, and colonial eras.

The population of Tunis is 1,056,247 individuals, living in the city proper. The entire metropolitan area, however, has a population size of 2,643,695. This number represents a significant increase over the metropolitan population size of 1975, which is recorded at 873,515. In response to this rapid growth, the government has initiated several public programs aimed at reducing growth. Some of these include a family planning program and a literacy program.

Because of its historic architecture and location near the Mediterranean Sea, Tunisia is a relatively popular place to visit within Tunisia. Beach resorts located outside of the city, however, tend to be more popular with tourists. One of the most interesting places to visit in Tunis is Carthage, the ruins of an ancient Roman city. Adventurous travelers may enjoy a trip to the traditional market, known as a souq, located in the medina. Other popular attractions in Tunis include: the Bardo Museum, the Zitouna Mosque, and the Bab Saadoun (an arched gate dating back to the 14th century).

Tunis is located within a Mediterranean climatic zone, which means it experiences mild winters and hot, dry summers. The hottest time of year in this city is between June and September, with average daily temperatures reaching their highest at around 82.9° fahrenheit in August. From October through February, Tunis receives over 2 inches of rainfall each month. The total annual average precipitation is recorded at around 18.32 inches. The coldest months are January and February, when the average daily temperature is around 53.6° fahrenheit.

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Published on 2019-11-06


Capital	Tunis
Languages	Arabic (official, one of the languages of commerce), French (commerce), Berber (Tamazight)
Ethnic Groups	Arab 98%, European 1%, Jewish and other 1%
Religion	Muslim (official; Sunni) 99.1%, other (includes Christian, Jewish, Shia Muslim, and Baha'i) 1%
Government	Parliamentary republic
Independance	20 March 1956 (from France)
Area	163,610.00 km²
Water Area	8,250.00 km²
Land Area	155,360.00 km²
Population	11,134,588.00 The overwhelming majority of the population is located in the northern half of the country; the south remains largely underpopulated
Location	Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Algeria and Libya
No. Bordering Countries	2
Bordering Countries	Algeria 1,034 km, Libya 461 km
GDP(PPP)	$131,000,000,000.00 (USD)
GDP (Per Capita)	$11,700.00 (USD)
Export Partners	Its major export partners are France, Italy, and Germany.
Export Commodities	Its main exports are clothing, semi-finished goods and textiles, and agricultural products.
Import Partners	Its major import partners are France, Italy, and China.
Import Commodities	Its major imports include textiles, machinery, hydrocarbons, and chemicals.
Climate	Temperate; hot, dry summers with mild, wet winters; harsher in interior
Terrain	Mountains in north; hot, dry central plain; semiarid south merges into the Sahara
Learn More	Tunisia

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