Tunisia — Country Facts & Profile
تونس
Northern Africa, Africa
Tunis is the capital of Tunisia (تونس), a country in Africa with 11,972,169 inhabitants across 163,610 km². The national currency is the Tunisian dinar (د.ت TND). The official language is Arabic. It is among the 100 most populous countries globally.
Essential Facts
Economic Data
Tunisia has a GDP per capita of $4,181, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.
Climate & Cost
Key indicators for visiting or living in Tunisia.
Land & Location
Tunisia is located in Northern Africa at coordinates 34.00°N, 9.00°E. It shares borders with 2 countries. Total land area: 163,610 km² (63,170 mi²). Population density: 73 people per km². The highest point is Jebel ech Chambi at 1,544 m.
Infrastructure Highlights
Notable infrastructure highlights in Tunisia, including Olympic Stadium of Radès with a capacity of 65,000 seats.
65,000 seats
Parks & Wildlife
Tunisia has 12 zoos.
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Highway 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.
General speed limits. Local exceptions may apply. Source: Wikidata.
Cities Across Tunisia
Regional Breakdown
Tunis Governorate
10 cities · 1,239,286 people
Largest: Tunis
Monastir Governorate
31 cities · 640,341 people
Largest: Monastir
Nabeul Governorate
23 cities · 631,665 people
Largest: Hammamet
Sfax Governorate
13 cities · 585,326 people
Largest: Sfax
Sousse Governorate
15 cities · 559,699 people
Largest: Sousse
Ariana Governorate
7 cities · 511,655 people
Largest: Sukrah
Ben Arous Governorate
10 cities · 494,537 people
Largest: El Mourouj
Medenine Governorate
8 cities · 427,441 people
Largest: Zarzis
Bizerte Governorate
14 cities · 394,525 people
Largest: Bizerte
Gabès Governorate
11 cities · 303,478 people
Largest: Gabès
Manouba
9 cities · 288,191 people
Largest: Douar Hicher
Gafsa
8 cities · 252,447 people
Largest: Gafsa
Mahdia Governorate
13 cities · 232,167 people
Largest: Mahdia
Kairouan
7 cities · 188,045 people
Largest: Kairouan
Kasserine Governorate
8 cities · 183,541 people
Largest: Kasserine
Béja Governorate
7 cities · 131,029 people
Largest: Béja
Kef Governorate
8 cities · 128,305 people
Largest: El Kef
Jendouba Governorate
5 cities · 121,229 people
Largest: Jendouba
Sidi Bouzid Governorate
8 cities · 109,973 people
Largest: Sidi Bouzid
Tataouine
4 cities · 90,736 people
Largest: Tataouine
Kebili Governorate
5 cities · 84,894 people
Largest: Douz
Siliana Governorate
5 cities · 77,026 people
Largest: Siliana
Tozeur Governorate
4 cities · 73,691 people
Largest: Tozeur
Zaghouan Governorate
5 cities · 65,580 people
Largest: El Fahs
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 continent is Tunisia in?
- Tunisia is located in Africa, in the Northern Africa subregion.
- Where is Tunisia located?
- Tunisia is located in Northern Africa, Africa, at coordinates 34.0°N, 9.0°E.
- What currency does Tunisia use?
- Tunisia uses the Tunisian dinar (د.ت TND).
- What is the capital and currency of Tunisia?
- The capital of Tunisia is Tunis and the currency is the Tunisian dinar (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 (63,170 square miles).
- How large is Tunisia in square miles?
- Tunisia has a total area of approximately 63,170 square miles (163,610 km²).
- What is the population density of Tunisia?
- Tunisia has a population density of approximately 73 people per km².
- Is Tunisia an independent country?
- Yes, Tunisia is a fully independent and sovereign country.
- How many countries does Tunisia border?
- Tunisia shares land borders with 2 countries.
- What is the GDP per capita of Tunisia?
- The GDP per capita of Tunisia is approximately $4,181.
- What countries border Tunisia?
- Tunisia shares land borders with: Algeria, Libya.
- What is the country calling code for Tunisia?
- The international calling code for Tunisia is +216. To call Tunisia from abroad, dial your country's exit code followed by +216 and the local number.
- What time zone is Tunisia in?
- Tunisia operates on the UTC+01:00 time zone.
- What is the highest point in Tunisia?
- The highest point in Tunisia is Jebel ech Chambi at 1,544 m (5,066 ft) above sea level.
- What is the GNI per capita of Tunisia?
- The Gross National Income (GNI) per capita of Tunisia is approximately $3,880 (World Bank data).
- How fast is the internet in Tunisia?
- The average internet speed in Tunisia is 40 Mbps, which is considered moderate by global standards.
- What are the speed limits in Tunisia?
- Speed limits in Tunisia: 50 km/h in urban areas, 90 km/h on rural roads, 110 km/h on motorways. Local exceptions may apply.