πΊοΈπ Tunisia: A Tapestry of History & Modernity ππΊοΈ
Capital: Tunis π° Location: North Africa, bordered by Algeria π©πΏ, Libya π±πΎ, and the Mediterranean Sea π. Area: 162,000 kmΒ² (coastline: 1,300 km π). Climate: Mediterranean north π¦οΈ, desert south ποΈ (50Β°C summers!). π A Brief History ποΈ Ancient Roots: Founded by Phoenicians (9th century BCE) as Carthage ποΈ. βοΈ Empires Collide: Roman province (146 BCE), Arab conquest (703 CE), Ottoman rule (1574), French protectorate (1881). π Independence: Gained freedom from France in 1956 π«π·, became a republic in 1957. πΌ Economy & Culture π Industry: Phosphate mining βοΈ, textiles, and olive oil πΏ (top export!). π Tourism: Key playerβexplore ancient ruins ποΈ, Sahara dunes ποΈ, and Mediterranean beaches ποΈ. π People: 12.2 million (90% Arab π³βοΈ), speaking Arabic π£οΈ and French π«π·. π‘ Why Visit? History Buffs: Carthage ruins, Roman baths, and Islamic art.πΊ Climate: Mild winters, sunny summers.π π€ Stable & Open: Politically stable, education-focused π, and welcoming to travelers. Tunisiaβwhere ancient empires whisper and the Mediterranean shines. πβ¨ #Tunisia #Africa #TravelFacts
