Tunisia
Tunisian Republic
Region
Africa • Northern Africa
Capital
Tunis
The flag of Tunisia has a red field. A white circle bearing a five-pointed red star within a fly-side facing red crescent is situated at the center of the field.
About Tunisia
Tunisia is a country located in Africa, specifically in the Northern Africa region. Its capital city is Tunis. With a population of 11,818,618, it ranks among the moderately populated countries in terms of population.
The country covers a total area of 163,610 km², making it a medium-sized country in terms of land area. With a population density of 72.24 people per square kilometer, it is sparsely populated.
The official language of Tunisia is Arabic, .
The currency used in Tunisia is the Tunisian dinar (د.ت), .
Tunisia is a member of the United Nations.
In Tunisia, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.
The country operates in the UTC+01:00 time zone.
Tunisia shares its borders with 2 countries: Algeria and Libya.
Coat of Arms
Quick Facts
- Capital: Tunis
- Continent: Africa
- Native Name: تونس
- Demonym: Tunisian
- Top Level Domain: .tn
- Calling Code: +216
- Independence: Independent country
- Start of Week: Monday
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