TUNISIA

Tunisia: A beautiful and culturally-rich country

Tunisia is a North African country bordering the Mediterranean Sea and the Sahara Desert. Though it’s relatively small in size, it has great environmental diversity due to its north-south extent.

The beauty of Tunisia lies in its variety. From camel rides in the Sahara Desert, soaking your feet in the Mediterranean Sea, visiting film sites where Star Wars took place, to visiting local houses that belong to native. it’s a land with a sordid history but an extraordinary destination.

Below are things you didn’t know about Tunisia.

Tunisia is typically an Arab country and 99 percent of the people who live here are Muslim. The capital of Tunisia  is Tunis and one thing is common to all: a warm handshake. Its official currency is Tunisian Dinar

The French colonized Tunisia in 1881 and they achieved their independence on the 20th March 1956 with Habib Bourguiba as Prime Minister. Their official languages are Arabic and French.

The best beaches are found here. To the north is a coastline of crystal clear waters, lush vegetation and wild cliffs, while the southern coastline has a desert landscape surrounding it.

Tourists come for the scenery, lively market and good food. The souk, or market, is a noisy place, with winding streets and bright vendor tents. Here, you can buy anything from woven rugs to copper pots to fish and vegetables.

Here is a popular location for some of Hollywood’s biggest movies, such as Star Wars, Jesus of Nazareth, The English Patient and Raiders of the Lost Ark.

In Matmata area you can still find underground houses.

This amazing country is home to a wide range of wild animals, including cheetahs, panthers, lions, leopards, gazelles, mongooses, otters, hyenas, wolves, deer and hartebeest.

Its local cuisine is a blend of Mediterranean and desert dwellers’ culinary traditions. Couscous, called “Kosksi”, is the national dish of Tunisia, and can be prepared in many ways.

N.B when packing for your vacation, modest clothing is necessary to respect their religion when in the towns and cities.