Tunisia, [b] officially the Republic of Tunisia, [c][19] is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. It is bordered by Algeria to the west and southwest, Libya to the southeast, and the Mediterranean Sea …

Dec 20, 2025 · According to Greek legend, Dido, a princess of Tyre, was the first outsider to settle among the native tribes of what is now Tunisia when she founded the city of Carthage in the 9th …

Dec 16, 2025 · The North African country of Tunisia – not far from the Italian island of Sicily – has long been a destination for sun seekers, but it offers much more than golden sand beaches. Despite its …

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Tunisia is situated between Algeria and Libya, bordering the Mediterranean Sea. The country shares maritime borders with Italy. Tunisia covers an area of 163,610 km²; this makes it about two-thirds the …

Dec 18, 2023 · Even though it is not directly connected, Tunisia is only a few hundred kilometers from the Southern European nations of Italy and Malta. Despite being roughly the same size as the state …

In 1956, the Republic of Tunisia claimed independence from France. Though not an official language, French is still spoken by two-thirds of the population. After gaining independence, politician...