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Tunisia

تونس

Northern Africa, Africa

Arabic

Tunisia (تونس) is a country in Northern Africa, Africa. With a population of 11,972,169 and an area of 163,610 km², the capital city is Tunis. The official language is Arabic. The national currency is the Tunisian dinar (د.ت TND).

Quick Facts

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Tunis
Capital
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11,972,169
Population
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163,610 km²
Area
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د.ت TND
Currency
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+216
Dial Code
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.tn
TLD

Economy

Tunisia has a GDP per capita of $4,181, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$4,181
GNI per Capita$3,880

Geography

Tunisia is located in Northern Africa at coordinates 34.00°N, 9.00°E. It shares borders with 2 countries. The highest point is Jebel ech Chambi at 1,544 m.

ContinentAfrica
Coordinates34.00°N, 9.00°E
🏔️ Highest PointJebel ech Chambi
1,544 m
🏞️ Longest RiverMedjerda River
460 km
TimezonesUTC+01:00
BordersDZALBY

Speed Limits

General road speed limits in Tunisia are 50 km/h in urban areas, 90 km/h on rural roads, and 110 km/h on motorways.

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50
km/h · Urban
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90
km/h · Rural
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110
km/h · Motorway

General speed limits. Local exceptions may apply. Source: Wikidata.

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Tunisia, including Olympic Stadium of Radès with a capacity of 65,000 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumOlympic Stadium of Radès
65,000 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about Tunisia

What is the capital of Tunisia?
The capital of Tunisia is Tunis.
What is the population of Tunisia?
Tunisia has a population of approximately 11,972,169 people.
What currency does Tunisia use?
Tunisia uses the Tunisian dinar (د.ت TND).
What language is spoken in Tunisia?
The official language of Tunisia is Arabic.
What is the area of Tunisia?
Tunisia covers a total area of 163,610 km².
What is the GDP per capita of Tunisia?
The GDP per capita of Tunisia is approximately $4,181.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)