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TUNISIA

Capital City Tunis
Geographic Location Tunisia is placed at the North Africa. It has the Mediterranean coast between Algeria and Libya. It has land borders with Libya at southeast and Algeria at west.
Geographic Coordinates 34 00 N, 9 00 E
Climate A hot cilmate is realized at the north. At this region, while winter is mild and rainy, summer is hot and dry. At the south, dessert climate is dominant.
Time Zone GMT +1
Language ARABIC
Other Languages FRENCH
Monetary Unit Tunisian dinar

Telephone

The international dialling code (to): 00216, The international dialling code (from) 001 + The related country code
Mobile Phone GSM 900
Important Phone Nos. Ambulance 190, Police 197, Fire Brigade 198
Internet .tn
Opening Hours Banks; 7:30a.m. - 11p.m. (Summer, Mon-Fri) ), 8a.m. - 11a.m. and 2p.m. - 4:15p.m. (September-June, Mon-Thur), 8a.m. - 11a.m. and 1p.m. - 3:15p.m. (September-June, Fri) Shops; 8a.m. - 12a.m. and 4p.m.- 7p.m. (Summer,Mon-Sun), 8a.m. - 12p.m. and 3p.m. - 6p.m. (Winter, Mon-Sun) Public Offices; 8a.m. - 1p.m. (Summer, Mon-Thur), 8a.m. - 12:30p.m. and 2:30p.m. - 6p.m. (Winter, Mon-Fri)
Public Holidays New Year's Day (1 January), Eid-ul-Adha, Independence Day (20 March), Youth Day (21 March), Martyrs' Day (9 April), Labour Day (1 May), Republic Day (25 July), Women's Day (13 August), End of Ramadan, November 7th celebration (7 November), the main holiday season (July-August).
Electric 230V 50HzHz

 

General Information

The generosity of the Mediterranean, Arab culture and the unprecedented surprises of Sahra Dessert make Tunisia one of the most attractive countries in Africa and the Mediterranean. The beaches and holiday resorts along the Mediterranean coast, the magnificent oasises and vast views of Sahra Dessert, the precious attractions from Byzantine, Roman and Ottoman eras, the historical markets are the best reflections of the variant and rich face of Tunisia.   

By its historical highlights and holiday locations, Tunisia Gulf at the Mediterranean is one of the best pictures of the country. In addition to the Roman ruins at Dougga and El-Jem which are among the best ones in Africa; the ruins pertaining to the Roman Carthage city, Ez-Zitouna Mosque, the extraordinary gulf views at the Sidi Bou Said Village, the beaches at La Marsa and Gammarth are the most significant tourism places of Tunisia.     

Cap Bon Peninsula located at the northeast of Tunisia, especially the beaches at Hammamet and Nabeul, has alluring beaches. Sahel Region comprises Kairouan, Port El Kantaoui, Sousse, Monastir, Mahdia and Sfax cities. These residential areas are important tourism locations. The long beaches of these cities host thousands of tourists every year. 

Kairouan located at the south part of Tunisia is the best representative Islamic face of the country. More than 50 mosques found here are some of the best Islamic architectures. Especially, Kairouan Mosque is pretty impressive. Also, Matmata at the south part was used in the stages of "Star Wars" film.

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