Fun facts about Gabès
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Gabès was known as Takapes in ancient times, a name derived from a Punic Numidian toponym.
Gabès
Tunisia
Gabès, also spelled Cabès, Cabes, and Kabes, is the capital of the Gabès Governorate in Tunisia. Situated on the coast of the Gulf of Gabès, the city has a population of 167,863, making it the 6th largest city in Tunisia.
From the “History” section
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In 2018, Nesrine Rajeh became the first woman to be appointed mayor of the fourth district of Gabès.
Gabès
Tunisia
Gabès, also spelled Cabès, Cabes, and Kabes, is the capital of the Gabès Governorate in Tunisia. Situated on the coast of the Gulf of Gabès, the city has a population of 167,863, making it the 6th largest city in Tunisia.
From the “Politics” section
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Gabès is one of the biggest industrial cities in Tunisia, primarily focused on chemical industries.
Gabès
Tunisia
Gabès, also spelled Cabès, Cabes, and Kabes, is the capital of the Gabès Governorate in Tunisia. Situated on the coast of the Gulf of Gabès, the city has a population of 167,863, making it the 6th largest city in Tunisia.
From the “Economy” section
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Gabès hosts an annual film festival called Gabès Cinéma Fen, celebrating both traditions and contemporary arts.
Gabès
Tunisia
Gabès, also spelled Cabès, Cabes, and Kabes, is the capital of the Gabès Governorate in Tunisia. Situated on the coast of the Gulf of Gabès, the city has a population of 167,863, making it the 6th largest city in Tunisia.
From the “Culture” section
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The Oasis of Gabès was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on May 28, 2008.
Gabès
Tunisia
Gabès, also spelled Cabès, Cabes, and Kabes, is the capital of the Gabès Governorate in Tunisia. Situated on the coast of the Gulf of Gabès, the city has a population of 167,863, making it the 6th largest city in Tunisia.
From the “Tourism” section
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Photo: Ala Hachaichi · CC BY-SA 3.0