Tunisia Map
Google Maps, detailed facts of Tunisia (ISO: TN) and the capital city, Tunis. This page enables you to explore Tunisia and its land boundaries in total: 1,495 km. You may also view the border countries of Tunisia (total: 2, Algeria 1,034 km, Libya 461 km with its area of total: 163,610 sq km; land: 155,360 sq km, water: 8,250 sq km through detailed Satellite imagery – fast and easy as never before – with Google Maps.
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Tunisia Google Maps & Facts
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Geographical facts about Tunisia including Tunis, the capital city of Tunisia |
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| Name of the country: | Tunisia | Capital city: | Tunis |
| Geographical coordinates of Tunisia: | 34 00 N, 9 00 E | Geographical coordinates of Tunis: | 36 48 N 10 11 E |
| Location of Tunisia: | Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Algeria and Libya | Continent / area: | Africa |
| The area of Tunisia: | total: 163,610 sq km; land: 155,360 sq km, water: 8,250 sq km | Area comparative of Tunisia: | slightly larger than Georgia |
| The elevation data of Tunisia: | mean elevation: 246 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Shatt al Gharsah -17 m, highest point: Jebel ech Chambi 1,544 m | The climate of Tunisia: | temperate in north with mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers: desert in south |
| Land use of Tunisia: | agricultural land: 64.8%; arable land 18.3%; permanent crops 15.4%; permanent pasture 31.1%; forest: 6.6%; other: 28.6% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 4,590 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Tunisia: | strategic location in central Mediterranean; Malta and Tunisia are discussing the commercial exploitation of the continental shelf between their countries, particularly for oil exploration | The terrain of Tunisia: | mountains in north; hot, dry central plain; semiarid south merges into the Sahara |
| Land boundaries of Tunisia: | total: 1,495 km | Borders countries of Tunisia: | Algeria 1,034 km, Libya 461 km |
| Maritime claims of Tunisia: | territorial sea: 12 nautical miles, contiguous zone: 24 nautical miles, exclusive economic zone: 12 nautical miles | ||
Fast Facts about Tunisia
Are you traveling to Tunisia? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Africa, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Algeria and Libya.
Did you know that the legal system of Tunisia is a mixed legal system of civil law, based on the French civil code, and Islamic law; some judicial review of legislative acts in the Supreme Court in joint session?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Tunisia, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 19,418 km, paved: 14,756 km (including 357 km of expressways), unpaved: 4,662 km (2010)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: TUNIS (capital) 1.993 million (2015). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 66.8% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Tunisia: 11,134,588 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 0.86% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are Arabic (official language, one of the languages of commerce), French (commerce), Berber (Tamazight). Note: despite having no official language status, French plays a major role in the country and is spoken by about two-thirds of the population. These days, Tunisia has to face a net migration rate of -1.7 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Tunisia nowadays; Arab 98%, European 1%, Jewish and other 1%.
The right to vote in Tunisia can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal except for active government security forces and he following ways can earn the citizenship; citizenship by birth: no. Citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Tunisia. Dual citizenship recognized: yes, residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years.
In case if you plan to visit Tunisia for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Tunisia are: Independence Day, 20 March (1956); Revolution and Youth Day, 14 January (2011).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Tunisia, these are the most likely dangers you might face: N/A. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Tunis and/or Tunisia?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Tunisia, the population has to face a death rate of 6 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Tunisia
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Tunisia. Here they are: Arabic (official language, one of the languages of commerce), French (commerce), Berber (Tamazight). Note: despite having no official language status, French plays a major role in the country and is spoken by about two-thirds of the population.
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .tn
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; temperate in north with mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers: desert in south.
Its capital city is Tunis, where the local time zone is UTC+1, which is 6 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Tunis: N/A.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Tunisia; mean elevation: 246 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Shatt al Gharsah -17 m, highest point: Jebel ech Chambi 1,544 m. The length of its total coastline are: 1,148 km and the length of the land boundaries is total: 1,495 km.
Current environmental issues in Tunisia; toxic and hazardous waste disposal is ineffective and poses health risks; water pollution from raw sewage; limited natural freshwater resources; deforestation; overgrazing; soil erosion; desertification.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: N/A.
For your traveling options, there are 29 (2013) airports and N/A heliports in Tunisia all together with N/A waterways, and roadways in total: total: 19,418 km, paved: 14,756 km (including 357 km of expressways), unpaved: 4,662 km (2010).
Background of Tunisia
Like every nation, Tunisia also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; Rivalry between French and Italian interests in Tunisia culminated in a French invasion in 1881 and the creation of a protectorate. Agitation for independence in the decades following World War I was finally successful in convincing the French to recognize Tunisia as an independent state in 1956. The country’s first president, Habib BOURGUIBA, established a strict one-party state. He dominated the country for 31 years, repressing Islamic fundamentalism and establishing rights for women unmatched by any other Arab nation. In November 1987, BOURGUIBA was removed from office and replaced by Zine el Abidine BEN ALI in a bloodless coup. Street protests that began in Tunis in December 2010 over high unemployment, corruption, widespread poverty, and high food prices escalated in January 2011, culminating in rioting that led to hundreds of deaths. On 14 January 2011, the same day BEN ALI dismissed the government, he fled the country, and by late January 2011, a “national unity government” was formed. Elections for the new Constituent Assembly were held in late October 2011, and in December, it elected human rights activist Moncef MARZOUKI as interim president. The Assembly began drafting a new constitution in February 2012 and, after several iterations and a months-long political crisis that stalled the transition, ratified the document in January 2014. Parliamentary and presidential elections for a permanent government were held at the end of 2014. Beji CAID ESSEBSI was elected as the first president under the country’s new constitution. In 2016, the new unity government continued to seek to balance political cohesion with economic and social pressures. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
