North Africa's most accessible culture — Roman ruins at Dougga, the ancient city of Carthage, a UNESCO medina in Tunis that is the best-preserved in the Maghreb, and the Sahara dunes of Douz within day-trip range.
- Capital
- Tunis
- Population
- 11,972,169
- Area
- 163,610 km²
- Languages
- Arabic
- Currency
- Tunisian Dinar (TND)
- GDP
- $56,291M
Good to know
Driving side
Right
National dish
Couscous, Kabkabou
Annual visitors
2,012,000 (2020)
Safety
Moderate (4.69/100k)
Avg temp
20.5°C
Religion
Islam
Coast
Coastal
☎ Police 197 · Ambulance 190 · Fire 198
Travel guide
"TN" redirects here. For the Indian state, see Tamil Nadu; for the US state, see Tennessee. The Republic of Tunisia (Arabic: تونس Tūnis), is a country in North Africa bordering the Mediterranean Sea. Tourist infrastructure is well developed, and there are several ways to enjoy the loveliness of Tunisia, including spending time on the gorgeous Mediterranean beaches, viewing its ancient ruins, living its thriving desert culture, or sampling its delicious cuisine.
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Explore Tunisia
Best time to visit
March–May and September–November are the ideal periods. Sahara desert trips are best October–March. Tunis and northern Tunisia are pleasant year-round. Summer (June–August) is very hot and crowded at beach resorts.
Visa
Citizens of US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia and most Western countries receive 90 days visa-free in Tunisia.
Highlights
The impressive ruins of the largest colosseum in North Africa, a huge amphitheatre which could hold up to 35,000 spectators, are found in the small village of El Jem. This 3rd-century monument illustrates the grandeur and extent of Imperial Rome.
Public holidays
UNESCO World Heritage Sites (9)
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Major cities
Tunis
Tunisia's capital with the extraordinary Bardo Museum, the labyrinthine Medina souk, and day trips to ancient Carthage.
Djerba
The Island of Dreams — Tunisia's most popular resort island with the ancient El-Ghriba synagogue and brilliant blue-white villages.
Hammamet
Tunisia's beach resort capital on the Mediterranean, with a restored medina, jasmine gardens, and white sandy beaches.