Tunisia

Africa

Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Algeria and Libya.

حرية، نظام، عدالة      (Hurriya, Nidham, 'Adala) "Liberty, Order, Justice
President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali	Prime Minister Mohamed Ghannouchi

Capital
Tunis

Government
Presidential republic

Religion
Muslim 98%, Christian 1%, Jewish and other 1%.

Population
10,589,025

Ethnic group
Arab 98%, European 1%, Jewish and other 1%.

National Language                   
Arabic
          
National Day
20 March 1956 (from France)

Anthem
Humat Al Hima

Currency
Tunisian dinar (TND)

Attractions
Carthage,  Dougga Ancient City,  Great Mosque of Kairawan,  Kerkouane Punic Village Ruins,  Matmata Underground Dwellings,  Sousse's Medina, Tunis Medina 

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Art & Cultural

The ICON

Kirwan Mosque   Kairouan  (also known as Kirwan, Al Qayrawan), is the capital of the Kairouan Governorate in Tunisia. Referred to as the Islamic Cultural Capital, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The city was founded by the Arabs around 670. in the period of Caliph Mu'awiya, it became an important centre for Islamic and Quranic learning, and thus attracting a large number of Muslims from various parts of the world, next only to Mecca and Medina. The holy Mosque of Uqba is situated in the city. It is considered by many Muslims to be Islam's fourth holiest city.

Great Mosque of Kairouan