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Tunisia

Also Known As Republic of Tunisia

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Tunisia, officially the Republic of Tunisia, is a country in North Africa. It features the archaeological sites of Carthage, dating back to the 9th century BC, as well as the Great Mosque of Kairouan. Tunisia achieved independence from France on 20 March 1956. Its capital is Tunis.

Facts
Capital
Tunis 1
Population
11,972,169 1
2024 census.
Population Estimate Year
2024 1
Area (sq km)
163,610 1
Independence or Founding Year
1956 1
Tunisia achieved independence from France on 20 March 1956, with Habib Bourguiba as Prime Minister.
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North Africa, Regions
The Maghreb, Regions
Source Maghreb (Wikipedia)
Tunis, Cities
Source Tunis (Wikipedia)

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Tunis, Cities
Source Tunis (Wikipedia)

On Continent

Africa, Continents
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1. Tunisia (Wikipedia)
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Republic of Tunisia
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1. Tunisia (Wikipedia)
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Tunis
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1. Tunisia (Wikipedia)
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163,610 km2
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1. Tunisia (Wikipedia)
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11,972,169 (2024 census)
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1. Tunisia (Wikipedia)
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Tunisia achieved independence from France on 20 March 1956 with Habib Bourguiba as Prime Minister.
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1. Tunisia (Wikipedia)
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It features the archaeological sites of Carthage dating back to the 9th century BC, as well as the Great Mosque of Kairouan.
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The Maghreb region comprises western and central North Africa, including Algeria, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Tunisia, and the disputed territory of Western Sahara.
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Tunis (Wikipedia)
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Tunisia
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Tunis (Wikipedia)
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Tunis is the capital and largest city of Tunisia
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