Fun facts about Sfax
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Sfax was founded by the Aghlabids in AD 849 on the site of the town of Taparura.
Sfax
Tunisia
Sfax is a major port city in Tunisia, located 270 km (170 mi) southeast of Tunis. The city, founded in AD 849 on the ruins of Taparura, is the capital of the Sfax Governorate, and a Mediterranean port. Sfax has a population of 341,999.
From the “History” section
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Sfax has a hot semi-arid climate and receives half the rainfall of Tunis.
Sfax
Tunisia
Sfax is a major port city in Tunisia, located 270 km (170 mi) southeast of Tunis. The city, founded in AD 849 on the ruins of Taparura, is the capital of the Sfax Governorate, and a Mediterranean port. Sfax has a population of 341,999.
From the “Geography” section
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The Medina of Sfax was built by Aghlabid prince Abu Abbass Muhammad between 849 and 851.
Sfax
Tunisia
Sfax is a major port city in Tunisia, located 270 km (170 mi) southeast of Tunis. The city, founded in AD 849 on the ruins of Taparura, is the capital of the Sfax Governorate, and a Mediterranean port. Sfax has a population of 341,999.
From the “Architecture and urbanism” section
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Sfax is the second-most important industrial city in Tunisia, known for its leather and olive industries.
Sfax
Tunisia
Sfax is a major port city in Tunisia, located 270 km (170 mi) southeast of Tunis. The city, founded in AD 849 on the ruins of Taparura, is the capital of the Sfax Governorate, and a Mediterranean port. Sfax has a population of 341,999.
From the “Economy” section
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Sfax is twinned with cities including Grenoble, France, and Makhachkala, Russia.
Sfax
Tunisia
Sfax is a major port city in Tunisia, located 270 km (170 mi) southeast of Tunis. The city, founded in AD 849 on the ruins of Taparura, is the capital of the Sfax Governorate, and a Mediterranean port. Sfax has a population of 341,999.
From the “International relations” section
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