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Gabès was known as Takapes in ancient times, a name derived from a Punic Numidian toponym.

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Gabès

Tunisia

Country
Tunisia
Population
131.0K
Coordinates
33.88, 10.12
964th most populous city in the world

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.

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Gabès

Tunisia

Country
Tunisia
Population
131.0K
Coordinates
33.88, 10.12
964th most populous city in the world

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.

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Gabès

Tunisia

Country
Tunisia
Population
131.0K
Coordinates
33.88, 10.12
964th most populous city in the world

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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Photo: Ala Hachaichi · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Gabès hosts an annual film festival called Gabès Cinéma Fen, celebrating both traditions and contemporary arts.

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Gabès

Tunisia

Country
Tunisia
Population
131.0K
Coordinates
33.88, 10.12
964th most populous city in the world

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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Photo: Ala Hachaichi · CC BY-SA 3.0

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The Oasis of Gabès was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on May 28, 2008.

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Gabès

Tunisia

Country
Tunisia
Population
131.0K
Coordinates
33.88, 10.12
964th most populous city in the world

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

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