Fun facts about Tunisia
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The word Tunisia is derived from Tunis, which is the capital of modern-day Tunisia.
Tunisia
Tunisia, officially the Republic of Tunisia, is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. It is bordered by Algeria to the west and southwest, Libya to the southeast, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north and east.
From the “Etymology” section
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The city of Carthage was founded in the 9th century BC by Phoenicians.
Tunisia
Tunisia, officially the Republic of Tunisia, is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. It is bordered by Algeria to the west and southwest, Libya to the southeast, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north and east.
From the “History” section
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The Mosque of Uqba, or the Great Mosque of Kairouan, is considered the oldest and most prestigious sanctuary in the Muslim West.
Tunisia
Tunisia, officially the Republic of Tunisia, is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. It is bordered by Algeria to the west and southwest, Libya to the southeast, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north and east.
From the “History” section
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Tunisia has a coastline that is 1,148 kilometers long.
Tunisia
Tunisia, officially the Republic of Tunisia, is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. It is bordered by Algeria to the west and southwest, Libya to the southeast, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north and east.
From the “Geography” section
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Tunisia was the only democracy in North Africa until 2021.
Tunisia
Tunisia, officially the Republic of Tunisia, is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. It is bordered by Algeria to the west and southwest, Libya to the southeast, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north and east.
From the “Government and politics” section
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