Fun facts about Gafsa
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Gafsa is both a historical oasis and the home to the mining industry of Tunisia.
Gafsa
Tunisia
Gafsa is the capital of Gafsa Governorate in Tunisia. With a population of 120,739, Gafsa is the ninth-largest Tunisian city and is 335 km from the country's capital, Tunis.
From the “Overview” section
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Excavations in the Gafsa area have yielded artefacts associated with the Capsian culture, dated to between 10,000 and 6,000 BCE.
Gafsa
Tunisia
Gafsa is the capital of Gafsa Governorate in Tunisia. With a population of 120,739, Gafsa is the ninth-largest Tunisian city and is 335 km from the country's capital, Tunis.
From the “History” section
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Phosphate mines were discovered in Gafsa in 1886, making it home to one of the largest phosphate mines in the world.
Gafsa
Tunisia
Gafsa is the capital of Gafsa Governorate in Tunisia. With a population of 120,739, Gafsa is the ninth-largest Tunisian city and is 335 km from the country's capital, Tunis.
From the “History” section
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Gafsa has a hot desert climate classified as BWh.
Gafsa
Tunisia
Gafsa is the capital of Gafsa Governorate in Tunisia. With a population of 120,739, Gafsa is the ninth-largest Tunisian city and is 335 km from the country's capital, Tunis.
From the “Climate” section
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El Kawafel Sportives de Gafsa (EGSG) is the main football club of Gafsa.
Gafsa
Tunisia
Gafsa is the capital of Gafsa Governorate in Tunisia. With a population of 120,739, Gafsa is the ninth-largest Tunisian city and is 335 km from the country's capital, Tunis.
From the “Sport” section
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