 Tunisia — (tōō nē´zhə) |
About The People
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Statistics
Capital Cities... Tunis »» History of Tunis
Population: 10,276,158
GDP: $77,160,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 163,610 (sq km) 63,170 (sq mi)
Currency: Tunisian dinar (TND)
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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 |