 Tunisia — (tōō nē´zhə) |
About The People
Did You Know...... Dido, a princess of the Phoenician city-state of Tyre, is said to have been the first queen of Carth »» More
Fashion... Western style clothing is the norm. Traditional dress is common among the elderly and in rural areas »» More
Socializing... Most Tunisians are Muslim belonging to the Sunni school of Islam. Some Tunisians believe in evil spi »» More
Family... In most areas the family consists of father, mother and their immediate children. Women are legally »» More
Sports & Recreation... Football (soccer) is the national sport. Other sports include horseback and camel riding and enjoyin »» More
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Tunisia History
Modern Tunisians are the descendents of indigenous Berbers and of people from numerous civilizations that have invaded, migrated to, and been assimilated into the population over the millenia. Recorded history in Tunisia begins with the arrival of Phoenicians, who founded Carthage and other North African settlements in the 8th century BC. Carthage became a major sea power, clashing with Rome for control of the Mediterranean until it was defeated and captured by the Romans in 146 B.C. The Romans ruled and settled in North Africa until the 5th century when the Roman Empire fell and Tunisia was invaded by European tribes, including the Vandals. The Muslim conquest in the 7th century transformed »» More | Statistics, Graphs, Charts, & Data Tables
Capital Cities... Tunis »» History of Tunis
Population: 10,175,014
GDP: $81,880,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 163,610 (sq km) 63,170 (sq mi)
Currency: Tunisian dinar
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