Tunisia: The Smallest Country in North Africa

Tunisia, officially the Tunisian Republic or the Republic of Tunisia is the northernmost country in Africa, covering 165,000 square kilometres (64,000 sq mi). Its northernmost point, Ras ben Sakka, is the northernmost point on the African continent. It is bordered by Algeria to the west, Libya to the southeast, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north and east. Tunisia's population was estimated to be just under 10.8 million in 2013. Tunisia's name is derived from its capital city, Tunis, which is located on Tunisia's northeast coast.

Geographically, Tunisia contains the eastern end of the Atlas Mountains and the northern reaches of the Sahara desert. Much of the rest of the country's land is fertile soil. Its 1,300 kilometres (810 mi) of coastline includes the African conjunction of the western and eastern parts of the Mediterranean Basin and, by means of the Sicilian Strait and Sardinian Channel, features the African mainland's second and third nearest points to Europe after Gibraltar. The currency is Tunisian dinar (TND).

Some interesting facts are:
1. Tunisia is the northernmost African country, apart from being the smallest nation situated along the Atlas mountain range.

2. Kairouan city is the fourth most important city in the Muslim world after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem.

3. The Tunisian oasis at Kebili has been found to be containing evidence of Stone Age settlements.

4. Till date, Tunisia has had only two presidents - Habib Bourgiba, who ruled from 1956 until 1987, and Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, who assumed power in a bloodless coup in 1987.

5. Most nationalities do not require Visas to enter the country.

6. The highest point in Tunisia is formed by Jebel ech Chambi (1,544 m).

7. 98% of the population are Muslims.

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https://www.lonelyplanet.com/tunisia
http://www.factmonster.com/country/tunisia.html

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For tourism details visit:
http://www.tourismtunisia.com/

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