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.

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.

Population
11,818,618
Area
163,610 km²
Time Zone
UTC+01:00
Top-Level Domain
.tn

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

Coat of Arms of Tunisia

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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