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Africa > Tunisia > Introduction
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N I S I A |
| Deep blue waters of the Mediterranean,
sheer cliffs, sunny skies and old cities with exotic souks full of the magic of Arabian
nights – carpets, perfume, incense, spices, copper and brass, gold and silver. A warm
and friendly people who live in the heart of the Mediterranean, whose civilization and
culture developed and grew with new influences absorbed the from both the east and the
west - from Phoenicians to the Romans, Byzantinians, Arabs, Ottoman Turks and the French;
a country resplendent with a heritage of Punic and Roman ruins and medieval cities. |
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A country that is part of the Arab
world yet stands apart in its liberal outlook. So come to Tunisia - the smallest of the
Maghreb states attracts millions of tourists to its sun soaked beaches, legendary cities
and ancient ruins. |
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T B O X |
| Name of the country |
Republic of Tunisia |
| Area |
164,150 sq.km |
| Capital |
Tunis |
| Head of state |
President Zine el-Abidine ben Ali |
| Official language |
Arabic |
| Currency |
Tunisian Dinar |
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